Notation Conventions; Important Terminology - Avaya AP-3 User Manual

Notation Conventions

• Computer prompts are shown as constant width type. For example:
[Device name]>
• Information that you input as shown is displayed in bold constant
width type. For example: [Device name]> set ipaddr
10.0.0.12
• The names of keyboard keys, software buttons, and field names are
displayed in bold type. For example: Click the Configure button
• Screen names are displayed in bold italics. For example, the
System Status screen.

Important Terminology

• Configuration Files - Database files containing the current Access
Point configuration. Configuration items include the IP Address and
other network-specific values. Config files may be downloaded to
the Access Point or uploaded for backup or troubleshooting.
• Download Vs. Upload - Downloads transfer files to the Access
Point. Uploads transfer files from the Access Point. The TFTP
server performs file transfers in both directions.
• Group - A logical collection of network parameter information. For
example, the System Group is composed of several related
parameters. Groups can also contain Tables. All items for a given
Group can be displayed with a "show" <Group> CLI Command.
• Image File - The Access Point software executed from RAM. To
update an Access Point you typically download a new Image File.
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