TELNET ON SWITCH
Break down and explain each part of the provided Telnet configuration commands on a Cisco
switch in Packet Tracer.
Detailed Explanation:
Enter privileged EXEC mode:
Switch> en
Explanation: This command (en is shorthand for enable) transitions the switch from user EXEC
mode to privileged EXEC mode, where higher-level commands are available.
Enter global configuration mode:
Switch# conf t
Explanation: This command (conf t is shorthand for configure terminal) enters global
configuration mode, allowing the configuration of the switch's settings.
Set the hostname:
Switch(config)# hostname S1
Explanation: This command changes the hostname of the switch to "S1", making it easier to
identify the switch.
Set an enable secret password:
S1(config)# enable secret pass
Explanation: This command sets a secure, encrypted password (pass) that is required to access
privileged EXEC mode. The use of enable secret is more secure than enable password because
it encrypts the password in the configuration.
Configure the VLAN 1 interface:
S1(config)# interface vlan 1
Explanation: This command selects VLAN 1's interface for configuration. VLAN 1 is typically
the default management VLAN.
Assign an IP address to VLAN 1:
S1(config-if)# ip add 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0
Explanation: This command assigns the IP address 192.168.1.2 with a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0 to the VLAN 1 interface. This IP address will be used to access the switch
remotely.
Activate the VLAN 1 interface:
S1(config-if)# no shutdown
Explanation: This command activates the VLAN 1 interface. The interface is administratively
brought up to allow network traffic.
Output messages:
%LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Vlan1, changed state to up
%LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan1, changed state to up
Explanation: These messages indicate that the VLAN 1 interface has successfully transitioned to
an "up" state and is operational.
Exit interface configuration mode:
S1(config-if)# exit
Explanation: This command exits the interface configuration mode and returns to the global
configuration mode.
Configure the VTY (virtual terminal) lines:
S1(config)# line vty 0 4
Explanation: This command selects the VTY lines 0 to 4 for configuration. These lines are used
for Telnet access.
Set a password for Telnet access:
S1(config-line)# password pass1
Explanation: This command sets the password (pass1) required for users to access the switch
via Telnet.
Enable password checking at login:
S1(config-line)# login
Explanation: This command enables the password checking mechanism, ensuring that users
must enter the password (pass1) to access the switch through Telnet.
Exit VTY line configuration mode:
S1(config-line)# exit
Explanation: This command exits the VTY line configuration mode and returns to the global
configuration mode.
Exit global configuration mode:
S1(config)#
Explanation: This final command prompt indicates that the configuration is complete and the
switch is back in privileged EXEC mode.
Summary of Commands:
Switch> en
Switch# conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)# hostname S1
S1(config)# enable secret pass
S1(config)# interface vlan 1
S1(config-if)# ip add 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0
S1(config-if)# no shutdown
S1(config-if)#
%LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Vlan1, changed state to up
%LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan1, changed state to up
S1(config-if)# exit
S1(config)# line vty 0 4
S1(config-line)# password pass1
S1(config-line)# login
S1(config-line)# exit
S1(config)#
Note:
These steps configure Telnet access on a Cisco switch, allowing remote management through a
Telnet session. The switch is given a hostname, secured with an enable secret password, and
assigned an IP address on VLAN 1. Additionally, the VTY lines are configured to require a
password for Telnet access.
