Purpose
Command or Action
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
end
Example:
Switch(config)#
end
Step 5
(Optional) Saves your entries in the configuration file.
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Switch#
copy running-config startup-config
Step 6
What to Do Next
Users can override the privilege level you set using the
privilege level
line configuration command by logging
in to the line and enabling a different privilege level. They can lower the privilege level by using the
disable
command. If users know the password to a higher privilege level, they can use that password to enable the
higher privilege level. You might specify a high level or privilege level for your console line to restrict line
usage.
Related Topics
Privilege Levels, on page 22
Logging into and Exiting a Privilege Level
Beginning in user EXEC mode, follow these steps to log into a specified privilege level and exit a specified
privilege level.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
enable level
2.
disable level
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose
Command or Action
Logs in to a specified privilege level.
enable level
Step 1
Example:
Switch>
enable 15
Following the example, Level 15 is privileged EXEC mode.
For
level
, the range is 0 to 15.
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