Enterasys G3G170-24, Cli Reference Manual

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Enterasys G-Series CLI Reference 1-1
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Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the G ‐ Series’s unique features and functionality, an
overview of the tasks that may be accomplished using the CLI interface, an overview of ways to
manage the switch, factory default settings, and information about how to use the Command Line
Interface to configure the switch.
G-Series CLI Overview
Enterasys Networks’ G ‐ Series CLI interface allows you to perform a variety of network
management tasks, including the following:
• Use CLI commands to perform network management and switch configuration operations.
• Download a new firmware image.
• Assign IP address and subnet mask.
• Select a default gateway.
• Establish and manage Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).
• Establish and manage policy profiles and classifications.
• Establish and manage priority classification.
• Configure IPv4 routing and routing protocols, including RIP versions 1 and 2, OSPF, DVMRP,
IRDP and VRRP.
• Configure IPv6 routing and routing protocols, including OSPFv3.
• Configure security protocols, including 802.1X and RADIUS, SSHv2, PWA, MAC locking, and
MAC authentication.
• Configure access control lists (ACLs).
Switch Management Methods
The G ‐ Series switch can be managed using the following methods:
• Locally using a VT type terminal connected to the console port.
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G-Series CLI Overview 1-1
Switch Management Methods 1-1
Factory Default Settings 1-2
Using the Command Line Interface 1-6