Configuring The Console Idle Privileged Exec Timeout - Cisco 2800 Series Manual

Command or Action
Step 3
enable password password
Example:
Router(config)# enable password pswd2
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
Troubleshooting Tips
If you forget the password that you configured, or if you cannot access privileged EXEC (enable) mode,
see the
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/474.
What to Do Next
If you want to set the console interface privileged EXEC timeout to a value other than 10 minutes (the
default), proceed to the
If you do not wish to change the privileged EXEC timeout, proceed to the
or Gateway of Last Resort" section on page

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.
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Password Recovery Procedures
"Configuring the Console Idle Privileged EXEC Timeout" section on page
Basic Software Configuration Using the Cisco IOS Command-Line Interface
How to Perform a Basic Software Configuration Using the Cisco IOS CLI
Purpose
(Optional) Sets a local password to control access to various
privilege levels.
• We recommend that you perform this step only if you
boot an older image of the Cisco IOS software or if you
boot older boot ROMs that do not recognize the enable
secret command.
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.
for your router, available at
9.
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