Using A Telnet Session To Access The Cli - Cisco CISCO1401 - 1401 Router - EN Software Manual

Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI

When you assign an IP address to the bridge using the CLI, you must assign the address to the BVI.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to assign an IP address to the bridge's BVI:
Command
Step 1 configure terminal
Step 2
interface bvi1
Step 3
ip address address
mask
Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI
Follow these steps to browse to access the CLI using a Telnet session. These steps are for a PC running
Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application. Check your PC operating instructions for
detailed instructions for your operating system.
Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet.
Step 1
If Telnet is not listed in your Accessories menu, select Start > Run, type Telnet in the entry field, and
press Enter.
When the Telnet window appears, click Connect and select Remote System.
Step 2
Note
In the Host Name field, type the bridge's IP address and click Connect.
Step 3
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In Windows 2000, the Telnet window does not contain drop-down menus. To start the Telnet
session in Windows 2000, type open followed by the bridge's IP address.
Chapter 2
Purpose
Enter global configuration mode.
Enter interface configuration mode for the BVI.
Assign an IP address and address mask to the BVI.
If you are connected to the bridge using a Telnet
Note
session, you lose your connection to the bridge when
you assign a new IP address to the BVI. If you need to
continue configuring the bridge using Telnet, use the
new IP address to open another Telnet session to the
bridge.
Configuring the Bridge for the First Time
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