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==== Console security ==== | ==== Console security ==== | ||
+ | To set up a new router or switch you will need to console into the device with a rollover cable a computer. \\ | ||
A new router or switch will not have any security to protect its configuration.\\ | A new router or switch will not have any security to protect its configuration.\\ | ||
+ | They'll be no password required to access the device.\\ | ||
In most environments you will probably want to set a password to stop the casual user from going into the router and viewing or changing config. | In most environments you will probably want to set a password to stop the casual user from going into the router and viewing or changing config. | ||
==== Telnet and SSH access ==== | ==== Telnet and SSH access ==== |