Maybe you have a new router or you want to verify that you have security properly configured on your existing router. Either way, password security is critical to properly securing your Cisco router. So let’s get started configuring passwords on your Cisco router. Types of Cisco Router Passwords When it comes to basic password security, there are three basic types: Line Passwords Privileged mode Passwords (enable mode) Username Passwords (optional) Let’s explore these. Line Passwords Line passwords are configured on router lines. Examples of lines are: Console Line - The console is the main serial administrative port on a router. This is where you configure the router when it is new and has no network configuration. Aux Line – The aux line is an auxiliary port. Like the console, it is a physical port on every router. You can think of it as a backup console port. Besides being a backup console port, the aux port is periodically used for administrative console d...
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