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1.2.2.1 User Mode
On entering the CLI interface, entering user entry system first. If as common user, it
is defaulted to User Mode. The prompt shown is “Switch>“, the symbol “>“ is the prompt
for User Mode. When
disable
command is run under Admin Mode, it will also return to
the User Mode.
Under User Mode, no configuration to the switch is allowed, only clock time and
version information of the switch can be queries.
1.2.2.2 Admin Mode
To enter Admin Mode sees the following: In user entry system, if as Admin user, it is
defaulted to Admin Mode. Admin Mode prompt “Switch#” can be entered under the User
Mode by running the
enable
command and entering corresponding access levels admin
user password, if a password has been set. Or, when
exit
command is run under Global
Mode, it will also return to the Admin Mode. ES4700 series also provides a shortcut key
sequence "Ctrl+z”, this allows an easy way to exit to Admin Mode from any configuration
mode (except User Mode).
Under Admin Mode, when disable command is run, it will return to User Mode. When
exit command is run, it will exit the entry and enter user entry system direct. Next users
can reenter the system on entering corresponding user name and password.
Under Admin Mode, the user can query the switch configuration information,
connection status and traffic statistics of all ports; and the user can further enter the
Global Mode from Admin Mode to modify all configurations of the switch. For this reason,
a password must be set for entering Admin mode to prevent unauthorized access and
malicious modification to the switch.
1.2.2.3 Global Mode
Type the
config
command under Admin Mode will enter the Global Mode prompt
“Switch(Config)#”. Use the
exit
command under other configuration modes such as
Interface Mode, VLAN mode will return to Global Mode.
The user can perform global configuration settings under Global Mode, such as MAC
Table, Port Mirroring, VLAN creation, IGMP Snooping start, GVRP and STP, etc. And the
user can go further to Interface Mode for configuration of all the interfaces.
1.2.2.4 Interface Mode
Use the
interface
command under Global Mode can enter the interface mode
specified. ES4700 series provides three interface type: VLAN interface, Ethernet port and
