Configuring The Console Idle Privileged Exec Timeout - Cisco 1900 series Hardware Installation

Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router
Command or Action
Step 4
enable secret password
Example:
Router(config)# enable secret greentree
Step 5
end
Example:
Router(config)# end
Step 6
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Step 7
end
Example:
Router(config)# end

Configuring the Console Idle Privileged EXEC Timeout

This section describes how to configure the console line's 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.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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enable
configure terminal
line console 0
exec-timeout minutes [seconds]
end
show running-config
Purpose
Specifies an additional layer of security over the enable
password command.
• Do not use the same password that you entered in
Step 3.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
Verify that your new enable or enable secret password
•
works.
(Optional) Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
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