hi,how do i go about configuring remote management to routers and switches?

[dparmar89]

i am fairly new to networking and have a small network with a single router and 3 switches with basic configuration setup on them like vty and ine console i was wondering how i would go about configuring these devices remotely ( i have 2 pc's attached to each switch).Some Help please

[tj.mitchell · Accepted solution]

setup a username/password with AAA

setup an enable password -- required

aaa-new model

aaa authentication login default local

username secret

enable secret

using default in the AAA will be assigned to the VTY lines automatically, this (IMHO) is the best approach as it assigns a username/password pair. You can do the login local under the VTY lines, but then you need to configure that with the line vty 0 15 commands. The AAA is applied automatically to the lines so you don't need to and it can be scripted easier along with username/password changes are easier.

[dparmar89]

thanks, your post was helpful.

Does the same apply to remote access using DSL or is there a different approach?

[Kishore Chennupati · Accepted solution]

Hi Dan,

Its the same whether you use DSL, ethernet/ATM/Frame or whatever access technology you use.Its purely device management.

There is something called in-band management and out of band management. You can google around for it as well.

Note: Please remember that you must have username/pwd once you configure the device with aaa new-model. If you just put this command and forget to configure username/pwd and log out then you wont be able to log into the router again. Basically, you have locked yourself out.

HTH

Regards,

Kishore

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