Login overview
The first time you access the device, you can log in to the CLI through the console port. After login, you can change console login parameters or configure other access methods, including Telnet, SSH, modem, and SNMP.
Telnet login is not supported in FIPS mode.
Table 6: Login methods at a glance
Login method | Default settings and minimum configuration requirements | |
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By default, login through the console port is enabled, no username or password is required, and the user role network-admin is assigned. After login, configure password or scheme authentication mode to improve device security. | ||
By default, Telnet login is disabled. To enable Telnet login, perform the following tasks:
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By default, SSH login is disabled. To enable SSH login, perform the following tasks:
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By default, modem dial-in is enabled, and you can dial in to the switch. The default user role is network-admin. | ||
By default, SNMP access is disabled. To enable SNMP access, perform the following tasks:
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