Line vty 0 4 and the login command

[eddy.eurlings]

In ICND1 I find this configuration for the line vty :

emma(config)#line vty 0 15
emma(config-line)#password love
emma(config-line)#login

emma(config-line)#exit

Why U use here the login command?

In my experiance, even without the login command, when you open a TELNET connection, there must be an password set and you have to give the password. If there's no password set, the switch/router will refuse the TELNET session. (later followed by an enable password)

I always do this :

emma(config)#line vty 0 15
emma(config-line)#password love
emma(config-line)#exit

What's the difference between the 2 configs?

Thanks for your help,

Eddy

[Richard Burts]

Glad to know that you found this discussion helpful. This community is an excellent place to ask questions and to learn about networking. I hope to see you continue to be active in the community.

HTH

Rick

[Wendell Taroa]

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