How to Set Console Password on Cisco Router

Setting a Console Password on a Cisco Router

Setting up a console password on your Cisco router is a crucial step in ensuring the security of your network. Follow these steps to set a console password:

1. Access the router's command line interface either through a console cable or SSH.
2. Enter global configuration mode by typing enable followed by configure terminal.
3. Navigate to the console line by typing line console 0.
4. Set the password with the command password [your_password_here].
5. Enable the password protection using login.
6. Exit the console line configuration by typing exit.
7. Save your configuration by typing write memory or copy running-config startup-config.
8. You have successfully set a console password on your Cisco router.

It's important to regularly update and secure your passwords to enhance the overall security of your network.