Command Reference Guide

N8406-022A 1Gb Intelligent L2 Switch Command Reference Guide (AOS) 16
4. Apply and save configuration if you are not configuring the switch with Telnet support. Otherwise apply and
save after the performing the ―Optional Setup for Telnet Support‖ steps.
>> System# apply
>> System# save
Setting passwords
NEC recommends that you change all passwords after initial configuration and as regularly as required under the
network security policies. See the ―Accessing the switch‖ section in the ―Command line interface‖ chapter for a
description of the user access levels.
To change the user, operator, or administrator password, you must log in using the administrator password.
Passwords cannot be modified from the user or operator command mode.
NOTE: You must not forget your administrator password. If you forget your administrator password, contact
your service representative.
Changing the default administrator password
The administrator has complete access to all menus, information, and configuration commands, including the ability
to change the user, operator, and administrator passwords.
The default password for the administrator account is admin. To change the default password:
1. Connect to the switch and log in using the admin password.
2. From the Main Menu, use the following command to access the Configuration Menu:
Main# /cfg
The Configuration Menu is displayed.
[Configuration Menu]
sys - System-wide Parameter Menu
port - Port Menu
l2 - Layer 2 Menu
l3 - Layer 3 Menu
rmon - RMON Menu
pmirr - Port Mirroring Menu
ufd - Uplink Failure Detection Menu
dump - Dump current configuration to script file
ptcfg - Backup current configuration to FTP/TFTP server
gtcfg - Restore current configuration from FTP/TFTP server
cur - Display current system access configuration
3. From the Configuration Menu, use the following command to select the System Menu:
>> Configuration# sys
The System Menu is displayed.