At 5:34 AM +0000 12/30/02, Kenny Smith wrote: >Hi.. When I was setting up my router configuration. It prompts me for secret >password and enable password. But I want to how why I still need enable >password when I have the enable secret? When I type Enable, i will be >required to type in my secret password. Then when the enable password will >be used??? > >Sorry for such a simple question.. >Thanks
No, it's not a simple question. The two passwords were introduced to deal with some legacy IOS implementations that didn't understand the secret password encryption. The real question is whether any of those implementations are still in use. Now, when I write a lab, I use enable password, because there isn't a security issue and it's useful not to have to memorize the password. Indeed, when I write semi-automated labs, I require standard password strings so the test shell can execute standard scripts. In production networks, however, I only use enable secret. I haven't seen any problems with this in years. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=59962&t=59944 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
