1 CLI Configuration....................................................................................................................................... 1-1
What Is CLI? ........................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Entering the CLI ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Entering CLI Through Telnet ........................................................................................................... 1-5
Command Conventions ................................................................................................................... 1-7
CLI View Description ....................................................................................................................... 1-8
Tips on Using the CLI............................................................................................................................ 1-12
Using the CLI Online Help............................................................................................................. 1-12
Undo Form of a Command............................................................................................................ 1-15
Controlling CLI Display .................................................................................................................. 1-15
CLI Configurations ................................................................................................................................ 1-16
Configuring Command Levels ....................................................................................................... 1-17
Saving Configurations ................................................................................................................... 1-19
Logging In to an Ethernet Switch ............................................................................................................ 2-1
Supported User Interfaces .............................................................................................................. 2-1
User Interface Index ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Logging In Through the Console Port ............................................................................................. 2-3
Logging In Through Telnet.................................................................................................................... 2-15
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 2-15
Telnetting to a Switch .................................................................................................................... 2-25
Logging In Using a Modem ................................................................................................................... 2-28
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 2-28
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