Juniper MX150 - Chapter 13 Initially Configuring the MX150; Configuring the MX150

CHAPTER 13
Initially Configuring the MX150
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Configuring the MX150 on page 93
Configuring the MX150
You must perform the initial configuration of the MX150 through the console port using
the command-line interface (CLI).
Before you begin connecting and configuring an MX150, set the following parameter
values on the console server or PC:
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Baud Rate—9600
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Flow Control—None
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Data—8
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Parity—None
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Stop Bits—1
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DCD State—Disregard
To connect and configure the device from the console:
1. Connect the console port to a laptop or PC by using the supplied RJ-45 cable and
RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter. The console (CON) port is located on the management panel
of the device.
2. Start the CLI.
root@host% cli
3. Enter configuration mode.
root@host> configure
4. Add a password to the root administration user account.
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root@host# set system root-authentication plain-text-password
New password: password
Retype new password: password
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