Dell PowerConnect M6348 Cli Reference Manual page 121

Command Mode
Tunnel
Loopback
Starting the CLI
To begin running the CLI, perform the following steps:
N O T E : This procedure is for use on the console line only.
N O T E : The Easy Setup Wizard is available only when the system is in default state with no user
configuration saved previously.
1. Start the switch and wait until the startup procedure is complete and the User EXEC mode is
entered. The prompt
2. Configure the switch using the Easy Setup Wizard and enter the necessary commands to
complete the required tasks.
3. When finished, exit the session with the quit or exit command.
The switch can be managed over a direct connection to the switch console port or through a
Telnet connection. If access is through a Telnet connection, the switch must have a defined IP
address, corresponding management access granted, and a connection to the network.
Easy Setup Wizard
The Easy Setup Wizard guides the user in the basic initial configuration of a newly installed
switch so that it can be immediately deployed and functional in its basic operation and be
completely manageable through the Web, CLI and the remote Dell Network Manager. After
initial setup, the user may enter to the system to set up more advanced configurations.
Access Method
From Global
Configuration mode,
use the interface tunnel
command.
From Global
configuration mode, use
the interface loopback
command.
console> is displayed.
Command Prompt
console(config-
tunneln)#
console(config-
loopbackn)#
Exit or Access
Previous Mode
To exit to Global
Configuration
mode, use the exit
command, or press
<Ctrl>+<Z> to
Privileged EXEC
mode.
To exit to Global
Configuration
mode, use the exit
command, or press
<Ctrl>+<Z> to
Privileged EXEC
mode.
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