Th Credentials Library stores Telnet credentials for use with and the plug-in. If you use , Telnet credentials may be used to connect and run command-line interface (CLI) commands with tasks.

Configure Telnet credentials using the following boxes:

  • Name. Enter a unique name for the credential. This name displays in the Credentials Library.
  • Description (Optional). Enter a short description for the credential. This description displays next to the credential in the Credentials Library.
  • Username. Enter a user name. This user name is used to authenticate to the device.
  • Password. Enter a password for the login used above.
  • Confirm password. Re-enter the authentication password for confirmation.
  • Enable/privilege password. Enter the password that enables the router to go to privileged EXEC mode, enabling you to configure the router. If the user name and password provided above provide the privilege needed to run the required commands, the enable/privilege password is not needed.
  • Confirm enable/privilege password. Re-enter the authentication privilege password for confirmation.
  • Port. Enter the Telnet port associated with the router. The default Telnet port is 23.
  • Timeout. Enter a timeout (in seconds) for the length of time the connection should be attempted. The default timeout is 10 seconds.
  • Click OK to save changes. The credential is added to the Credentials Library.