Configuring Your Router
Set the enable (secret) password:
router(config)# enable secret "your pswd"(MD5 encryption)
“The password will appear in clear text. Run the next command to hash it so it is more secure:
router(config)# service password-encryption
- Another method is to use the “enable password ...” command. But this is not secure (weak & clear text) and is NOT RECOMMENDED. DO NOT USE!