Configuring The Enable And Enable Secret Passwords - Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Configuring the Enable and Enable Secret Passwords

To provide an additional layer of security, particularly for passwords that cross the network or are stored on
a TFTP server, you can use either the enable password command or enable secret command. Both commands
accomplish the same thing—they allow you to establish an encrypted password that users must enter to access
privileged EXEC (enable) mode.
We recommend that you use the enable secret command because it uses an improved encryption algorithm.
Note
If you configure the enable secret command, it takes precedence over the enable password command; the two
commands cannot be in effect simultaneously.
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
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Command or Action
Example:
WLC> enable
configure terminal
Example:
WLC# configure terminal
hostname name
Example:
WLC(config)# hostname myWLC
end
Example:
myWLC(config)# end
Command or Action
enable
Example:
Device> enable
configure terminal
Example:
Device# configure terminal
enable secret password
Example:
Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller Hardware Installation Guide
Configuring the Enable and Enable Secret Passwords
Purpose
Enter your password if prompted.
Note
Enters global configuration mode.
Specifies or modifies the hostname for the
network server.
(Optional) Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
Enter your password if prompted.
Note
Enters global configuration mode.
Specifies an additional layer of security over
the enable password command.
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