3Com OfficeConnect 3C100XF, Cli User'S Manual

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Command Line Interface Conventions 1-9
Command Retrieval Command retrieval lists the history of commands previously entered. You can
display the current command history using the history command. You can change
the number of commands kept in the command history buffer using the set
command history command. The Command retrieval commands are listed in the
following table
.
Positional Help Positional help displays the list of possible parameters when you type ? (question
mark) after any command or parameter. It then re-displays the line you typed,
without the ?, so you can enter the parameter you wish to use. This helps you find
the parameter you need, and add it to your command, without having to retype
the entire command string. Be sure to leave a space between the keyword and the
question mark to use positional help.
For general help, type the following command:
help <any command>
A cursory list of associated commands and their proper syntax is provided.
Command Completion The TAB key provides command completion. If you press the TAB key before you
finish typing a command or parameter, the rest of the command or parameter will
be displayed (completed), and you can continue entering the command.
For example, if you type add ip n and press TAB , command completion spells out
the keyword network without losing your place in the command syntax. If the
keyword is not unique, you will get an error message.
Output Pause When output to your screen pauses because more than 24 lines are waiting for
display, you can press
ENTER to display one more line of output, or q to quit the
command.
Reboot
Command
In general, rebooting is rarely required but changing settings on the fly can
sometimes cause inconsistent behavior in the OfficeConnect Gateway. So, if you
edit your configuration and want to ensure the changes are accepted, save your
work using the
Save All command and issue the Reboot command.
Command Line
Interface Conventions
This section provides general information about CLI command conventions and
usage for the OfficeConnect Gateway.
Most commands are not case sensitive
You can type most commands and parameters in upper or lower case for the
following
<name> value which requires typing the correct case. The kill <process
name> command is also case sensitive.
(Ctrl c) escape from CLI process
(Ctrl e) go to end of command
(Ctrl d) or (Ctrl k) delete character
(Ctrl p) or up arrow recall previous command in history list
(Ctrl n) or down arrow recall next command in history list