Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Configuration Manual page 185

Chapter 4 Administering the Switch
Command
Step 4
show running-config
Step 5
copy running-config startup-config
This example shows how to configure a MOTD banner for the switch by using the pound sign (#) symbol
as the beginning and ending delimiter:
Switch(config)# banner motd #
it is a secure site. Only authorized users are allowed.
For access, contact technical support.
#
Switch(config)#
This example shows the banner that appears from the previous configuration:
Unix> telnet 172.2.5.4
Trying 172.2.5.4...
Connected to 172.2.5.4.
Escape character is '^]'.
it is a secure site. Only authorized users are allowed.
For access, contact technical support.
User Access Verification
Password:
OL-25340-01
Purpose
Verifies your entries.
(Optional) Saves your entries in the configuration file.
Software Configuration Guide—Release IOS XE 3.3.0SG and IOS 15.1(1)SG
Creating a Banner
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