Step 2
When the system is booted up for the first time, a new username and a password is to be created. The following prompt
appears:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO root-system username is configured. Need to configure root-system username.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--- Administrative User Dialog ---
Enter root-system username:
% Entry must not be null.
Enter root-system username:
root
Enter secret:
Use the 'configure' command to modify this configuration.
User Access Verification
Username: root
Password:
RP/0/RP0/CPU0:ios#
Step 3
Enter a new password to use for this router.
The software checks the security strength of your password and rejects your password if it is not considered to be a strong
password. To increase the security strength of your password, make sure that it adheres to the following guidelines:
• At least eight characters
• Minimizes or avoids the use of consecutive characters (such as "abcd")
• Minimizes or avoids repeating characters (such as "aaa")
• Does not contain recognizable words from the dictionary
• Does not contain proper names
• Contains both uppercase and lowercase characters
• Contains numbers as well as letters
Clear text passwords cannot include the dollar sign ($) special character.
Note
If a password is trivial (such as a short, easy-to-decipher password), the software rejects the password
configuration. Be sure to configure a strong password as explained in this step. Passwords are case sensitive.
Tip
If you enter a strong password, the software asks you to confirm the password.
Step 4
Reenter the password.
When you enter the same password, the software accepts the password .
Step 5
Enter the IP address for the management interface.
Step 6
Enter a network mask for the management interface.
Step 7
The software asks if you need to edit the configuration. Enter
no
to not edit the configuration.
Step 8
The software asks if you need to save the configuration. Enter
yes
to save the configuration.
Connect Router to the Network
5
Connect Router to the Network
Create the Initial Router Configuration
