How does using the service password-encryption command on a router provide additional security?
- by encrypting all passwords passing through the router
- by encrypting passwords in the plain text configuration file
- by requiring entry of encrypted passwords for access to the device
- by configuring an MD5 encrypted key to be used by routing protocols to validate routing exchanges
- by automatically suggesting encrypted passwords for use in configuring the router
Explanation: By using this command, all the (current and future) passwords are encrypted. This command is primarily useful for keeping unauthorized individuals from viewing your password in your configuration file.
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