SMC Networks 6128PL2, Management Manual

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Line Commands
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line
This command identifies a specific line for configuration, and to process subsequent
line configuration commands.
Syntax
line { console | vty }
• console - Console terminal line.
• vty - Virtual terminal for remote console access (i.e., Telnet).
Default Setting
There is no default line.
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
Telnet is considered a virtual terminal connection and will be shown as “Vty” in
screen displays such as
show users . However, the serial communication
parameters (e.g., databits) do not affect Telnet connections.
Example
To enter console line mode, enter the following command:
Related Commands
show line (4-18)
show users (4-81)
login
This command enables password checking at login. Use the no form to disable
password checking and allow connections without a password.
Syntax
login [ local ]
no login
local - Selects local password checking. Authentication is based on the
user name specified with the username command.
Default Setting
login local
Command Mode
Line Configuration
Console(config)#line console
Console(config-line)#