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By default, commands are assigned to different privilege levels. You can access those commands only if
you have access to that privilege level. For example, to reach the protocol spanning-tree command,
log in to the router, enter the enable command for privilege level 15 (this privilege level is the default
level for the command) and then enter CONFIGURATION mode.
You can configure passwords to control access to the box and assign different privilege levels to users.
The Dell Networking OS supports the use of passwords when you log in to the system and when you
enter the enable command. If you move between privilege levels, you are prompted for a password if
you move to a higher privilege level.
Configuration Task List for Privilege Levels
The following list has the configuration tasks for privilege levels and passwords.
• Configuring a Username and Password (mandatory)
• Configuring the Enable Password Command (mandatory)
• Configuring Custom Privilege Levels (mandatory)
• Specifying LINE Mode Password and Privilege (optional)
• Enabling and Disabling Privilege Levels (optional)
For a complete listing of all commands related to privilege levels and passwords, refer to the Security
chapter in the Dell Networking OS Command Reference Guide.
Configuring a Username and Password
In the Dell Networking OS, you can assign a specific username to limit user access to the system.
To configure a username and password, use the following command.
• Assign a user name and password.
CONFIGURATION mode
username name [access-class access-list-name] [nopassword | password
[encryption-type] password] [privilege level] [secret]
Configure the optional and required parameters:
– name: Enter a text string up to 63 characters long.
– access-class access-list-name: Restrict access by access-class.
– nopassword: Require password for the user to login.
– encryption-type: Enter 0 for plain text or 7 for encrypted text.
– password: Enter a string. Specify the password for the user.
– privilege level: The range is from 0 to 15.
– secret: Specify the secret for the user.
To view username, use the show users command in EXEC Privilege mode.
Configuring the Enable Password Command
To configure the Dell Networking OS, use the enable command to enter EXEC Privilege level 15. After
entering the command, the system requests that you enter a password.
Privilege levels are not assigned to passwords, rather passwords are assigned to a privilege level. You can
always change a password for any privilege level. To change to a different privilege level, enter the
enable command, then the privilege level. If you do not enter a privilege level, the default level 15 is
assumed.
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