Reference Guide

Parameters
hmac-md5 (OPTIONAL) Enter the keywords hmac-md5 to encrypt the
password.
encryption-type (OPTIONAL) Enter 7 to encrypt the password using DES.
password Enter a 1 to 16-character length alphanumeric string to
prevent unauthorized access or incorrect routing
information corrupting the link state database. The
password is processed as plain text, which only provides
limited security.
Defaults Not configured.
Command Modes ROUTER ISIS
Command History
This guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms,
refer to the relevant Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.
The following is a list of the Dell Networking OS version history for this command.
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the C9010.
9.5(0.1) Introduced on the Z9500.
9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
8.3.12.0 Introduced on the S4810.
8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
Usage Information
To prevent the link state database from receiving incorrect routing information
from unauthorized routers, use the area-password command on routers within
an area.
The configured password injects into Level 1 LSPs, CSNPs, and PSNPs.
Related
Commands
• domain-password — allows you to set the authentication password for a
routing domain.
• isis password — allows you to configure an authentication password for an
interface.
Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)
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