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SLM-5650B Satellite Modem
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NP Interface Telnet/SSH CLI Operation 9–3 MN-SLM-5650B
9.2 Command Line Interface Pages
Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION
Chapter 8. NETWORK PROCESSOR (NP) INTERFACE
9.2.1 CLI Menu System – Parallel Functionality
The CLI, accessible via Telnet and SSH, allows the user to change operating parameters in a
manner similar to the functionality, as provided, for the monitoring, configuration, and control via the
SLM-5650B Satellite Modem’s front panel menus (see
Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION )
and NP Module HTTP/HTTPS Interfaces (see Chapter Sect. 8.6 Network Processor (NP)
HTTP/HTTPS Interface ).
9.2.2 CLI Menu – Common Information, Navigation, Operation Features
Certain operational menu selections are visible/selectable only when that FAST feature has been
purchased and enabled for operation. The menu pages that follow show all available options as
installed – the configuration in use may or may not provide the level of functionality depicted in this
chapter.
With some exceptions, the menu pages depicted in this chapter feature the following common
informational or navigational aids:
Menu Options/Fields Entry Description
[Text field example] [RO]
Typically found in the body of the page. This designates the field as a
read-only status/informational message. There is no user action required
for this item.
Save Parameters to Flash S
Allows user to save the current configuration of the NP Interface to
permanent storage. This configuration will be restored on each
successive power cycle.
Logout of CLI Session L Allows user to log out of the CLI session.
Exit Menu X
Allows user to exit the current menu and return to the parent menu.
Alternately, the user may press the Esc key to perform the same action.
Typically, once any mnemonic is entered, the user is prompted to type in
a functional selection, an alphanumeric configuration string, or an
operational value. This prompt is provided at the bottom of the active
page and takes the form of a selection choice and/or a blank prompt (a
solid bar), as shown in the example to the right:
If a parameter is rejected for any reason, an error will appear at the top of the page, along with an
explanation that serves to assist the user in the re-entry of information, as per the following
example: