Lab Objective:
The objective of this lab exercise is for you to learn and understand how to configure a switch to be secure on the console port.
Lab Purpose:
Console access configuration is a fundamental skill. Switches are always configured first via console access because there is no Telnet access configured. As a Cisco engineer, as well as in the Cisco CCNA exam, you will be expected to know how to configure a switch to allow access via the console.
Certification Level:
This lab is suitable for CCENT certification exam preparation.
Lab Difficulty:
This lab has a difficulty rating of 4/10.
Readiness Assessment:
When you are ready for your certification exam, you should complete this lab in no more than 5 minutes.
Lab Topology:
Please use the following topology to complete this lab exercise:
Task 1:
Configure a hostname on Sw1.
Task 2:
Permit console access using the local username howtonetwork and the password CISCO.
Task 3:
Test access if you have a PC and console port.
Configuration and Verification
Task 1:
For reference information on configuring hostnames, please refer to earlier labs.
Task 2:
Sw1#conf t Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CTRL/Z. Sw1(config)#username howtonetwork password CISCO Sw1(config)#line console 0 Sw1(config-line)#login local Sw1(config-line)#exit
Task 3:
Here is my console connection to the switch (the password won’t show when typed):
User Access Verification Username: howtonework Password: Switch>