Command Line Interface; Introduction; Accessing The Command Line Interface; Using Cli To Manage The Device - Proxim Tsunami MP-8100 Series Reference Manual

Command Line Interface

1.1 Introduction

The Command Line Interface (CLI) is a text-based configuration utility that supports a set of keyboard commands and
parameters to configure and manage a MP-8100 unit. Users can enter command statements, composed of CLI commands
and their associated parameters. You can enter command statements from the keyboard for real time control or from scripts
that automate configuration.
You can use CLI as an alternative to the Web interface. You can, for example, quickly change multiple settings by running
commands in a batch. Administrators can use CLI to control radio operation and to monitor network statistics. The MP-8100
products support two types of CLI, Boot Loader CLI and normal CLI. The Boot Loader CLI provides a limited command set
and is used when the current firmware is missing.
NOTE: When the firmware is missing, the Bootloader CLI can be used to upload the new firmware.

1.1.1 Accessing the Command Line Interface

You can access the CLI over a serial connection (E.g., HyperTerminal) or through Telnet/SSH. During initial configuration, you
can use CLI over a serial port connection to configure the unit's IP address. When accessing CLI through Telnet, you can
communicate with the unit using a switch or hub, over the Internet, or using an Ethernet cable that is connected directly to
your computer's Ethernet port.

1.1.2 Using CLI to Manage the Device

The Command Line Interface (CLI) is a primary interface that allows you to configure, manage, and monitor the device. You
can directly execute the CLI commands to manage the device.
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CLI commands may be entered in real time through a keyboard or submitted with CLI scripts.
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The CLI can be accessed through both the Serial Port interface and over the Ethernet interface using Telnet.
NOTE: All CLI commands and parameters are case-sensitive.

1.2 General Notes on CLI

1.2.1 Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge

To use this document effectively, you should have a working knowledge of Local Area Networking (LAN) concepts, network
access infrastructures, and client-server applications. In addition, you must be familiar with software setup procedures for
typical network operating systems and servers.

1.2.2 Notation Conventions

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Computer prompts are shown as constant width type. For example: [Device-Name]>
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Information that you input is displayed in bold constant width type.
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The names of keyboard keys, software buttons, and field names are displayed in bold type. For example: Click the
Configure button.
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Screen names are displayed in bold italics.
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