Can't SSH into my new Catalyst 2960-S Switch

[Nick C.]

Hi, Title describes my problem.

I can use Putty to SSH into my new switch (Directly connected to my laptop  with ethernet cable), but I cant log into my switch.

Sent username "admin"

admin@192.168.251.1's password:

Access denied

It doesnt like my password, but I have only set 1 password (king) on this switch. I've configured 3 other switches with SSH and had no problem. Been trouble shooting for awhile and It'd be great if I could have a 2nd set of eyes take a peek, it may be something simple im missing. Also, my running config is attached. THANK YOU!!

[John Blakley]

Nick,

I believe all you'll need to do is enable aaa. Try:

aaa new-model

Then try to connect with your username and password.

HTH,

John

[Wdevore01]

Thank you guys, I was just faced with the same problem and above suggestion helped me out. Thanks again.

[Pawan Sharma · Accepted solution]

Hi,

try configuring -

aaa new-model

aaa authentication login default local

its should work... Hopefully

Regards,

Pawan Sharma

http://www.ebrahma.com

[Nick C.]

Perfect. The below commands solved my issue. Thank y'all so much for taking a look. Have a great day!

aaa new-model

aaa authentication login default local

[Pawan Sharma]

Hey Nick,

I am glad that those commands solved your problem. Everybody here is happy to help and so I am.

Regards,

Pawan Sharma

http://www.ebrahma.com

[sahalliedude]

Thank you from me as well. Total newb here and was heartbroken when I knew I had everything set spot on, but I couldn't connect. I have no idea why those commands did the trick, but they did and now I can SSH into my switch!

Thanks again!

Dave

[Tony Cilli Jr · Accepted solution]

I know this is an old thread, but for future arrivals running into a similar issue:

You can fix it via the aaa method above, or often times, under line vty 0 15, you just need to put 'login local'.

Just the 'login' command like in Nick's config will cause the issue reported above, but configuring 'login local' under the lines will address this as well.

You can only use the 'login local' command if the router is in 'no aaa new-model'.

-Tony

[Nick C.]

Thanks Tony, you are absolutely correct. There will likely be someone who comes across this thread and this will be helpful. This post was from when I first got into the field! :)

-Nick Chenault

[loizosko]

worked for me as well

i had a 3560G and after upgrade could not login via username/passwrod

put the commands mentioned and worked 

[dpyee7378]

Thank you. Helped me resolve today.