Write Command
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Model 2160 Series User Manual
5 • Console and Telnet configuration
Write Command
The
write
command saves all new configuration changes to Flash on the Model 2160. You
must
use the write
command and reboot the Ethernet Extender for new configuration changes to tak effect. Move the cursor “
>>
” to
write
in the main menu and press Enter.
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Command: write <CR>
Message: Please input the following information.
Are you sure? (y/n): y
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Reboot Command
The
reboot
command restarts the Model 2160. Move the cursor “
>>
” to
reboot
in the main menu and press
Enter.
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Command: reboot <CR>
Message: Please input the following information.
Do you want to reboot? (y/n): y
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Type “
y
” to begin the reboot process.
Ping Command
The
ping
command checks the connection of the Model 2160 to the network. Move the cursor “
>>
” to
ping
in the main menu and press Enter.
The
ping
command sends an echo request packet to an address, and then waits for reply. The ping output can
help you evaluate path-to-host reliability, delays over the path, and whether the host can be reached or is func-
tioning correctly.
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Command: ping <ip> [1~65534|-t] [1~1999]
Message: Please input the following information.
IP address <IP> : 10.0.0.1
Number of ping request packets to send (TAB select): -t
Data size [1~1999]: 32
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There are 3 parameters for the
ping
command:
•
IP address:
Enter the IP address that you want to ping.
•
Number of ping request packed to send:
Use the TAB key to select the following options.
-
Default:
Sends 4 packets only
