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5. COMMAND LINE INTERFACE
5.1 Accessing the CLI
When accessing the management interface for the switch over a direct connection to the server's console port, or via a Telnet
connection, the switch can be managed by entering command keywords and parameters at the prompt. Using the switch's
command-line interface (CLI) is very similar to entering commands on a UNIX system.
This chapter describes how to use the Command Line Interface (CLI).
The following console screen based on the GS-4210-24P2S is the same as those of other GS-4210 series.
Logon to the Console
Once the terminal is connected to the device, power on the Managed Switch and the terminal will run self testing procedures.
Then, the following message asks to login user name and password. The factory default user name and password are shown as
follows and the login screen in
Username: admin
Password: admin
1.
On"Username" &"Password"prompt, enter "admin".
2.
The user can now enter commands to manage the Managed Switch. For a detailed description of the commands, please
refer to the following chapters.
1.
For security reason, please change and memorize the new password after this first setup.
2.
Only accept command in lowercase letter under console interface.
Figure
5-1
appears.
Figure 5-1: Managed Switch Console Login Screen
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