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enable

Enter privileged exec mode (R1> → R1#). Required before any 'show' or 'configure' command.

Works on: Router, SwitchMode: user

Example

R1> enable
R1#
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What does the "enable" command do?

Enter privileged exec mode (R1> → R1#). Required before any 'show' or 'configure' command.

Example of "enable"

R1> enable R1#

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