Command Reference Guide BGP Neighbor Configuration Command Set
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password <password>
Use the password command to enable MD5 password authentication on TCP. Use the no form of this
command to disable authentication.
Syntax Description
<password>
Specifies the password string to be used for authentication. The password is
case-sensitive and must not exceed 80 characters.
Default Values
By default, authentication is disabled.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and Total Access 900
Series units.
Command History
Release 9.3 Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
Authentication must be configured on both peers using the same password. Every BGP TCP segment sent
is authenticated. Configuring authentication causes an existing session to be torn down and re-established
using the currently specified authentication.
Usage Examples
The following example enables authentication for this BGP neighbor and sets a password of user1:
(config)#router bgp-neighbor 192.22.73.101
(config-bgp-neighbor)#password user1