Pix motd Banner

[nojpt]

have configured pix to auth with a TACACS+ server using ssh.

my motd banner doesn't appear when i connect. anything wrong? Thanks!

banner motd <text>

banner motd <text>

banner motd <text>

[grant.maynard]

You mean if you SSH to the PIX itself you don't see the banner?

and you have

no banner motd

banner motd *********************************************

banner motd THIS DEVICE IS PART OF A

banner motd ------------------------

banner motd PRIVATE NETWORK

banner motd ---------------

banner motd ************************************************

banner motd * Unauthorised access or use of this equipment *

banner motd * is prohibited and constitutes an offence *

banner motd * under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. *

banner motd * If you are not authorised to use this *

banner motd * system, terminate this session now. *

banner motd ************************************************

[a.kiprawih]

Hi,

Using banner motd should be very straight forward, but do not put your '*' right after the 'motd'. You have to have space in between.

*use 'shown banner' to view it.

I have similar config, and it appears everytime I logged in via ssh.

aaa authentication ssh console LOCAL (or point to ACS-TACACS+...)

ssh outside

banner motd *****************************

banner motd * < Text> *

banner motd * < Text> *

banner motd *****************************

Rgds,

AK

[a.kiprawih]

Alternatively, use PDM to create it:

Configuration - System Properties - Administration - Banner

I assumed your ACS-TACACS+ is working properly and authenticates your successfully. Otherwise, test your ssh via local database, and see if your banner appear.

Rgds,

AK