Configuring a Console User Interface

A console user interface manages and monitors users who log in to a router through a console port.

Usage Scenario

To log in to a router through a console port for local maintenance, configure a console user interface, including physical attributes, terminal attributes, user levels, and authentication modes. You can configure parameters based on use and security requirements.

Pre-configuration Tasks

Before configuring a console user interface, log in to a router through a console port.

Configuring Physical Attributes for the Console User Interface: Physical attributes of the console user interface include the transmission rate, flow control mode, parity bit, stopbits, and databits for the console port.

Configuring Terminal Attributes for the Console User Interface: Terminal attributes of the console user interface include the timeout period of an idle connection, number of rows displayed on a terminal screen, and buffer size for historical commands.

Configuring a User Level for the Console User Interface: You can configure a user level for the console user interface to manage users based on their levels.

Configuring an Authentication Mode for the Console User Interface: The system provides AAA authentication and password authentication to improve system security.

Verifying the Configuration of the Console User Interface: After configuring the console user interface, verify the configuration.