For more information, see the
Configuring Passwords and Privileges
chapter in the
Cisco IOS Security
Configuration Guide
. Also see the
Cisco IOS Password Encryption Facts
tech note and the
Cisco Guide
to Harden Cisco IOS Devices
tech note.
Procedure
Purpose
Command or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
enable
Step 1
Example:
Enter your password if prompted.
Note
Device> enable
Enters global configuration mode.
configure terminal
Example:
Step 2
Device# configure terminal
Specifies an additional layer of security over the
enable
password
command.
enable secret password
Example:
Step 3
Device(config)# enable secret greentree
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
end
Example:
Step 4
Device(config)# end
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
enable
Step 5
Example:
Verify that your new enable or enable secret password
works.
Device> enable
(Optional) Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
end
Example:
Step 6
Device(config)# end
Configuring the Console Idle Privileged EXEC Timeout
By default, the privileged EXEC command interpreter waits 10 minutes to detect user input before timing
out.
When you configure the console line, you can also set communication parameters, specify autobaud connections,
and configure terminal operating parameters for the terminal that you are using. For more information on
configuring the console line, see the
Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals and Network Management
Configuration Guide
. In particular, see the
Configuring Operating Characteristics for Terminals
and
Troubleshooting and Fault Management
chapters.
Procedure
Purpose
Command or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
enable
Step 1
Example:
Enter your password if prompted.
Note
Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller Hardware Installation Guide
62
Power Up and Initial Configuration
Configuring the Console Idle Privileged EXEC Timeout
