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Chapter 4 Configuring the Router
Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router
DETAILED STEPS
Configuring the Enable and Enable Secret Passwords
To provide an additional layer of security, particularly for passwords that cross the network or are stored
on a TFTP server, use either the
enable password
command or the
enable secret
command. Both
commands accomplish the same thing—they allow you to establish an encrypted password that users
must enter to access privileged EXEC (enable) mode.
We recommend that you use the
enable secret
command because it uses an improved encryption
algorithm. Use the
enable password
command only if you boot an older version of the Cisco IOS
software or if you boot older boot ROMs that do not recognize the
enable secret
command.
For more information, see the “Configuring Passwords and Privileges” chapter in
Cisco IOS Security
Configuration Guide
. Also see
Cisco IOS Password Encryption Facts
and
Restrictions
If you configure the
enable secret
command, it takes precedence over the
enable password
command;
the two commands cannot be in effect simultaneously.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
enable
2.
configure
terminal
Command or Action
Purpose
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
•
Enter your password if prompted.
Step 2
configure
terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Enters global configuration mode.
Step 3
hostname
name
Example:
Router(config)# hostname myrouter
Specifies or modifies the hostname for the network server.
Step 4
Verify that the router prompt displays your new
hostname.
Example:
myrouter(config)#
—
Step 5
end
Example:
myrouter# end
(Optional) Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
