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Change 2980 switch password

Starthorn
Level 1
Level 1

Im not use to 2980 switches. How do I change the console, telnet and enable password?

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Lucien Avramov
Level 10
Level 10

enable password:

conf t, enable password XXX

telnet password:

conf t

line vty 0 4

password YYY

Console password:

conf t

line con 0

password ZZZ

More details and config examples at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/security/configuration/guide/sec_cfg_sec_4cli_ps6017_TSD_Products_Configuration_Guide_Chapter.html#wp1112567

2980 switches are CatOS switches :-)

set password

set enablepassword

Then you'll be prompted for old password which by factory default is and then you will be asked for the new password twice.

HTH

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