Configuration Modes - Planet Networking & Communication WGSW-50040 Configuration Manual

CLI interface is familiar to most users. As aforementioned, out-of-band management and Telnet login are all
performed through CLI interface to manage the switch.
CLI Interface is supported by Shell program, which consists of a set of configuration commands. Those
commands are categorized according to their functions in switch configuration and management. Each
category represents a different configuration mode. The Shell for the switch is described below:
 Configuration Modes
 Configuration Syntax
 Shortcut keys
 Help function
 Input verification
 Fuzzy match support

3.2.1 Configuration Modes

3.2.1.1 User Mode
On entering the CLI interface, entering user entry system first. If as common user, it is defaulted to User Mode.
The prompt shown is "Switch>", the symbol ">" is the prompt for User Mode. When exit command is run
under Admin Mode, it will also return to the User Mode.
Under User Mode, no configuration to the switch is allowed, only clock time and version information of the
switch can be queries.
Figure 3-12 Shell Configuration Modes
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