Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series, Configuration Manual

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Purpose Command or Action
Configures user AAA authorization, check the local database, and
allow the user to run an EXEC shell. aaa authorization exec local
Example:
Switch(config)#
aaa authorization exec
Step 5
local
Configures user AAA authorization for all network-related service
requests.
aaa authorization network local
Example:
Switch(config)# aaa authorization network
Step 6
local
Enters the local database, and establishes a username-based
authentication system. username name [ privilege level ] { password
encryption-type password }
Step 7
Example:
Switch(config)# username your_user_name
Repeat this command for each user.
• For name , specify the user ID as one word. Spaces and
quotation marks are not allowed.
privilege 1 password 7 secret567
• (Optional) For level , specify the privilege level the user has
after gaining access. The range is 0 to 15. Level 15 gives
privileged EXEC mode access. Level 0 gives user EXEC mode
access.
• For encryption-type , enter 0 to specify that an unencrypted
password follows. Enter 7 to specify that a hidden password
follows.
• For password , specify the password the user must enter to
gain access to the switch. The password must be from 1 to 25
characters, can contain embedded spaces, and must be the last
option specified in the
username
command.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode. end
Example:
Switch(config)#
end
Step 8
Verifies your entries. show running-config
Example:
Switch# show running-config
Step 9
Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches)
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How to Configure Local Authentication and Authorization