3Com Cli Reference Guide - 3Com OfficeConnect 3CDSG8 User Manual

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This section describes using the Command Line Interface(CLI) to manage the device. The device
is managed through the CLI from a direct connection to the device console port.
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Getting Started with the Command Line Interface
Using the CLI, network managers enter configuration commands and parameters to configure
the device. Using the CLI is very similar to entering commands on a
UNIX system.
Console Port
To start using the CLI via a console port:
1. Connect the RJ-45 cable to the Console port of the switch to the serial port of the
terminal or computer running the terminal emulation application.
2. Set the baud rate to 38400.
3. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
4. Set Flow Control to none.
5. Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
6. Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that the setting is
for Terminal keys (not Windows keys).
Logging on to the CLI
The Login process requires a User Name and Password. The default user name for first time
configuration is admin. No password is required. User names and passwords are case sensitive.
To logon to the CLI Interface:
1. After the switch has booted up, The Login prompt displays:
Username:
2. Enter your User Name at the Login prompt.
3. Press Enter. The Password prompt displays:
Password:
The Login information is verified, and displays the following
Press ? or help to get help. The help depends on the context:
- At top level, a list of command groups will be shown.
- At group level, a list of the command syntaxes will be shown.
- If given after a command, the syntax and a description of the
command will be shown.
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