Switch behavior with Telnet

The behavior of the switch software in different management interfaces when the disable-username command is enabled.

Telnet Example: 1: 

Operator password: Set            Manager password: Not set
Operator username: Not set        Manager username: Not set

  • Entering the operator password will log onto the switch in operator mode.

  • Entering the enable command in operator mode will provide access to the switch in manager.

Telnet Example: 2: 

Operator password: Not set        Manager password: Set
Operator username: Not set        Manager username: Not set

  • Entering the manager password will log onto the switch in manager mode.

  • Entering the enable command in the operator mode will prompt for the password to be entered for manager mode.

Telnet Example: 3: 

Operator password: Set          Manager password: Set
Operator username: Not set      Manager username: Not set

  • Entering the operator password will log onto the switch in operator mode.

  • Entering the enable command in the operator mode will prompt for the password to be entered for manager mode.

  • Entering the manager password will log onto the switch in manager mode.

Telnet Example: 4: 

Operator password: Set       Manager password: Set
Operator username: Not set   Manager username: Not set

  • Both Operator and Manager Passwords are the same

  • Entering the common password will log onto the switch in manager mode

User login screen