Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

PurposeCommand or Action
Configures user AAA authorization, check the local database, and
allow the user to run an EXEC shell.
aaa authorization exec local
Example:
Switch(config)# aaa authorization exec
Step 5
local
Configures user AAA authorization for all network-related service
requests.
aaa authorization network local
Example:
Switch(config)# aaa authorization network
Step 6
local
Enters the local database, and establishes a username-based
authentication system.
username name [privilege level] {password
encryption-type password}
Step 7
Example:
Switch(config)# username your_user_name
Repeat this command for each user.
•
For name, specify the user ID as one word. Spaces and
quotation marks are not allowed.
privilege 1 password 7 secret567
•
(Optional) For level, specify the privilege level the user has
after gaining access. The range is 0 to 15. Level 15 gives
privileged EXEC mode access. Level 0 gives user EXEC mode
access.
•
For encryption-type, enter 0 to specify that an unencrypted
password follows. Enter 7 to specify that a hidden password
follows.
•
For password, specify the password the user must enter to
gain access to the switch. The password must be from 1 to 25
characters, can contain embedded spaces, and must be the last
option specified in the username command.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Step 8
Verifies your entries.show running-config
Example:
Switch# show running-config
Step 9
Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches)
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How to Configure Local Authentication and Authorization

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Specifications

General

Layer	Layer 2
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models
RAM	128 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
MAC Address Table Size	8000
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
Ports	24 or 48 x 10/100/1000