Global Configuration Mode; Interface Configuration Mode - D-Link DXS-1210-12TC Reference Manual

User EXEC Mode at Basic User Level
This command mode is mainly designed for checking basic system settings. This command mode can
be entered by logging in as a basic user.
Privileged EXEC Mode at Operator Level
Users logged into the Switch in privileged EXEC mode at this level can change both local and global
terminal settings, monitor, and perform system administration tasks (except for security related
information). The method to enter privileged EXEC mode at operator level is to login to the Switch
with a user account that has a privilege level of 12.
Privileged EXEC Mode at Administrator Level
This command mode has a privilege level of 15. Users logged in with this command mode can
monitor all system information and change any system configuration settings mentioned in this
Configuration Guide. The method to enter privileged EXEC mode at administrator level is to login to
the Switch with a user account that has a privilege level of 15.

Global Configuration Mode

The primary purpose of the global configuration mode is to apply global settings on the entire switch.
Global configuration mode can be accessed at operator or administrator level user accounts. However,
security related settings are not accessible at operator user account. In addition to applying global
settings on the entire switch, the user can also access other sub-configuration modes. In order to
access the global configuration mode, the user must be logged in with the corresponding account
level and use the configure terminal command in the privileged EXEC mode.
In the following example, the user is logged in as an Administrator in the Privileged EXEC Mode and
uses the configure terminal command to access the Global Configuration Mode:
Switch#configure terminal
Switch(config)#
The exit command is used to exit the global configuration mode and return to the privileged EXEC
mode.
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#
The procedures to enter the different sub-configuration modes can be found in the related chapters in
this Configuration Guide. The command modes are used to configure the individual functions.

Interface Configuration Mode

Interface configuration mode is used to configure the parameters for an interface or a range of
interfaces. An interface can be a physical port, VLAN, or other virtual interface. Thus, interface
configuration mode is distinguished further according to the type of interface. The command prompt
for each type of interface is slightly different.
VLAN Interface Configuration Mode
VLAN interface configuration mode is one of the available interface modes and is used to configure
the parameters of a VLAN interface.
To access VLAN interface configuration mode, use the following command in global configuration
mode:
Switch(config)#interface vlan 1
Switch(config-if)#
Creating a User Account
You can create different user account for various levels. This section will assist a user with creating a
user account by means of the Command Line Interface.
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