You can protect parameters in a remote configuration file or through a TELNET connection.
All protected parameters are commented; that is, a pound sign (#) is inserted in front of their names. If you try to display a parameter that is protected from display, its value as shown as "<GET-PROTECTED>." If you try to change a parameter that is protected from modification, an error message is displayed.
Using the protect Command
The protect command prevents both display and modification of parameter values. The protect command has three forms:
protect parameter
Protects one or more specific parameters from display and modification
protect group
Protects one or more groups of parameters
protect all
Protects all parameters
protect serial
The get-protect command prevents display of parameter values. Parameters protected with this command can be modified, but not displayed. The get-protect command has three forms:
get-protect parameter
Protects one or more specific parameters from display
get-protect group
Protects one or more groups of parameters
get-protect all
Protects all parameters
Using the set-protect Command
The set-protect command prevents modification of parameter values. Parameters protected with this command can be displayed, but not modified. The set-protect command has three forms:
set-protect parameter
Protects one or more specific parameters from modification
set-protect group
Protects one or more groups of parameters
set-protect all
Protects all parameters
Removing Parameter Protection