Appendix C Command Line Reference; Configurable Cli And Web Ui Settings Comparison - NETGEAR ProSafe WG302 Reference Manual

In addition to the Web based user interface, the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access
Point WG302 includes a command line interface (CLI) for administering the access point. The
CLI lets you view and modify status and configuration information.
The following topics provide an introduction to the class structure upon which the CLI is based,
CLI commands, and examples of using the CLI to get or set configuration information on an
access point or cluster of APs:
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"Configurable CLI and Web UI Settings Comparison"

• "Quick View of Commands and How to Get Help"
• "Keyboard Shortcuts and Tab Completion Help"
Configurable CLI and Web UI Settings Comparison
The command line interface (CLI) and the Web user interface (UI) to the WG302 Wireless Access
Point are designed to suit the preferences and requirements for different types of users or
scenarios. Most administrators will probably use both UIs in different contexts. Some features
(such as Clustering) can only be configured from the Web UI and, conversely, some details and
more complex configurations are only available through the CLI.
The CLI is particularly useful in that it provides an interface to which you can write programmatic
scripts for AP configurations. Also, the CLI can be made available through a serial port, so it can
be used even if the network connection is not functioning. Finally, the CLI may be less
resource-intensive than a Web interface.
Command Line Reference
Command Line Reference
v0.1, December 2005
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