December 2008
© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Chapter 4
Connecting a NetIron MLX Series Router
to a Network Device
This chapter provides information about performing the following tasks:
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Securing access to the NetIron MLX Series router’s CLI by assigning passwords
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Configuring IP addresses for the management, Ethernet, virtual, and loopback interfaces
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Understanding how the management port functions
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Connecting a NetIron MLX Series router to another networking device
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Testing network connectivity
This chapter also includes information about troubleshooting a network connection in case a problem arises
WARNING:
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
Assigning Permanent Passwords
By default, the NetIron MLX Series router’s CLI is not protected by passwords. To secure CLI access, Foundry
strongly recommends assigning passwords. (For additional information on security, see the
Foundry Security
Guide
.)
The CLI contains the following access levels:
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Privileged EXEC – This level is also called the Enable level and can be secured by a password. You can
perform tasks such as manage files on the management module’s flash memory or a PCMCIA flash card in
the management module’s slots 1 or 2, save the system configuration to flash memory, and clear caches at
this level.
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CONFIG – The configuration level. This level lets you configure the system’s IP address and configure routing
features. To access the CONFIG mode, you must already be logged into the Privileged level of the EXEC
mode.
NOTE:
You cannot assign a password using the Web management interface. You can assign passwords using
the IronView Network Manager if an Enable password for a Super User is already configured on the device.
