How To Change Cisco Switch Password?
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1. Log into the switch using the privileged EXEC mode:
a. Connect your PC to the switch using the console port and open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal.
b. Enter your username and password.
2. Once logged in, enter the command “enable” to enter privileged EXEC mode.
3. Enter the command “configure terminal” to enter configuration mode.
4. Enter the command “enable secret new_password” where new_password is the new password.
5. To save the changes, enter the command “exit” and then “write memory”.
6. Exit the privileged EXEC mode by entering the command “exit”.
1. Log in to the switch by typing the privileged EXEC command “enable” at the prompt.
2. Enter the commands “configure terminal” and “enable secret” followed by the new password.
3. Type “exit” and hit enter to save the configuration.
4. Type “wr memory” to write the new password to NVRAM.
5. Log out from the switch by typing “exit” and reconnecting with the new password.