Matrix DFE Series and N-SA User’s Guide 3-1
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Using the CLI
ThischapterprovidesinformationaboutusingtheCLIonMatrixDFESeries/N‐SAdevices.
FordetailsonstartingtheCLI,refertoChapter 2,ʺStartingtheCommandLineInterfaceʺ.
Configuring CLI Access Security
Whenconfiguringyournetworkaccesssecuritypolicy,Enterasysrecommendsthatyouemployat
leastthefollowing:
•Minimumpasswordlengthof8characters.
•Numberoffailedloginattemptsbeforedisablingauser’saccountshouldnotexceed6.
•Newloginattemptscannotbemadeforatleast60minutesafterdisablingauseraccount.
• Changing
administrator‐assigneduserpasswordafterfirstlogin(notenabledbydefault).
• Passwordlifetimeofnomorethan90days.
•Notreusingatleasttheprevious5passwords.
Recommendations for Strong, Secure Passwords
Enterasysrecommendsavoidingthefollowingtypesofpasswords:
•User’sname(firstorlast),childʹsname,orthe nameofapet
•Birthdayoranniversary
•“Password”
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Configuring CLI Access Security 3-1
Starting and Configuring Telnet 3-7
Configuring Secure Shell (SSH) Server 3-8
Setting CLI Parameters 3-9
Getting Help with CLI Commands 3-10
Abbreviating and Completing Commands 3-12
Using Basic Line Editing Commands 3-13
Understanding Module and Port Numbering 3-13
Preparing the Device for Router Mode 3-16
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