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2. Command Line Interface (CLI)
This chapter introduces you how to use Command Line Interface CLI, specifically in:
Local Console
Telnet
Configuring the system
Resetting the system
The interface and options in Local Console and Telnet are the same. The major difference is the
type of connection and the port that is used to manage the Managed Switch.
2.1 Using the Local Console
Local Console is always done through the RS-232 RJ-45 port and requires a direct connection
between the switch and a PC. This type of management is useful especially when the network is
down and the switch cannot be reached by any other means.
You also need the Local Console Management to setup the Switch network configuration for the
first time. You can setup the IP address and change the default configuration to the desired
settings to enable Telnet or SNMP services.
Follow these steps to begin a management session using Local Console Management:
Step 1.
Attach the serial cable to the RS-232 RJ-45 port located at the front of the Switch.
Step 2.
Attach the other end to the serial port of a PC or workstation.
Step 3.
Run a terminal emulation program using the following settings:
Emulation
VT-100/ANSI compatible
BPS
9600
Data bits
8
Parity
None
Stop bits
1
Flow Control
None
Enable
Terminal keys
Step 4.
Press Enter to access the CLI (Command Line Interface) mode.
