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Chapter 5 Cisco ASR 1001-X Router Power Up and Initial Configuration
We recommend that you use the enable secret command because it uses an improved encryption
algorithm.
For more information, see the "Configuring Passwords and Privileges" chapter in the
Configuration
Security on Cisco Routers
Restrictions
If you configure the enable secret command, it takes precedence over the enable password command;
the two commands cannot be in effect simultaneously.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Step 2
configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Step 3
enable secret password
Example:
Router(config)# enable secret greentree
Step 4
end
Example:
Router(config)# end
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enable
configure terminal
enable secret password
end
enable
end
Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router
Cisco IOS Password Encryption Facts
Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
• Enter your password if prompted.
Enters global configuration mode.
Specifies an additional layer of security over the enable
password command.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
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