350-401 Question 241
Single answerA network administrator is configuring a Cisco router's line console for local user authentication. The administrator has created a local user account with the username 'admin' and password 'cisco123'. Which additional step is required to ensure the console line prompts for local user authentication?
- A
Apply the command 'login local' under the line console configuration.
- B
Apply the command 'password cisco123' under the line console configuration.
- C
Configure the AAA new-model and define a RADIUS server.
- D
Set the console line privilege level to 15.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
To enable local user authentication for the console line, the 'login local' command must be applied under the line console configuration. This command specifies that the local user database should be used for authentication. Without this command, the console line will not prompt for a local user account, even if one is configured.
- A. Correct.
This is the correct option. The 'login local' command under the line console configuration ensures that the local user database is used for authentication when accessing the console.
- B. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. While a password can be set for a console line, it is not sufficient for local user authentication. The 'login local' command is required to specify the use of the local user database.
- C. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. Configuring AAA and a RADIUS server is not necessary for local user authentication. Local user authentication relies on the local user database on the device.
- D. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. Setting the privilege level of the console line does not enable local user authentication. It only changes the access level granted after authentication.