Configuring The Banner - Dell PowerConnect 8024 User Configuration Manual

Configuring the Banner

Beginning in Privileged EXEC mode, use the following commands to
configure the MOTD, login, or User EXEC banner. The switch supports the
following banner messages:
• MOTD—Displays when a user connects to the switch.
• Login—Displays after the MOTD banner and before the login prompt.
• Exec—Displays immediately after the user logs on to the switch.
Command
configure
banner
{motd|login|exec}
line
{telnet|ssh|console}
motd-banner
exec-banner
login-banner
CTRL + Z
show banner
Purpose
Enter Global Configuration mode.
Configure the banner message that displays when you
text
connect to the switch (motd and login) or enter User
EXEC mode (exec).
Use quotation marks around a message if it includes
spaces.
Enter the terminal line configuration mode for Telnet,
SSH, or the console.
Specify that the configured MOTD banner displays. To
prevent the banner from displaying, enter no motd-
banner.
Specify that the configured exec banner displays. To
prevent the banner from displaying, enter no exec-banner.
Specify that the configured login banner displays. To
prevent the banner from displaying, enter no login-banner.
Exit to Privileged EXEC mode.
Display the banner status on all line terminals.
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