Parameters
hmac-md5
encryption-type
password
Defaults
Not configured.
Command Modes
ROUTER ISIS
Command History
Version 8.3.12.0
Usage
Use the area-password command on routers within an area to prevent the link state
Information
database from receiving incorrect routing information from unauthorized routers.
The configured password injects into Level 1 LSPs, CSNPs, and PSNPs.
Related
Commands
clear config
Clear IS-IS configurations that display under the
output.
E-Series, S4810
Syntax
clear config
Command Modes
ROUTER ISIS
Usage
Information
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Commands
(OPTIONAL) Enter the keywords hmac-md5 to encrypt the
password.
(OPTIONAL) Enter 7 to encrypt the password using DES.
Enter a 1 to 16-character length alphanumeric string to prevent
unauthorized access or incorrect routing information corrupting the
link state database. The password is processed as plain text, which
only provides limited security.
Introduced on the S4810.
•
domain-password
– allows you to set the authentication password for a routing
domain.
•
isis password
– allows you to configure an authentication password for an interface.
router isis heading of the show running-config command
CAUTION: Use caution when you enter this command. Back up your configuration prior to
using this command or your IS-IS configuration will be erased.
– use this command to save the current configuration to another location.
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