CLI Introduction
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Using CLI Shortcuts
Use the CLI shortcuts to help configure the router.
provides a list of the CLI shortcuts.
Table 1. Configuration Modes
Mode
Access
Example
System Prompt
Return
Global
Access the Global Mode by entering
config while at the Enable command
security level prompt. The Global
Mode is used for the following tasks:
• Set the hostname of the system
• Reboot the system
• Enter any of the other
configuration modes
TA238#config
TA238(config)#
Interface
Access the Interface Mode by
specifying an interface while in the
Global Configuration Mode. The
Interface Mode is used to configure
parameters for the available physical
and virtual interfaces.
TA238#config
TA238(config)#int ima
TA238(config-ima)#
Table 2. CLI Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Up arrow key
To re-display a previously entered command, use the up arrow key. The up
arrow key can cycle through all commands entered starting with the most recent
command.
T
AB
key
After entering a partial (but unique) command, press the
TAB
key to complete the
command. The command displays on the command prompt and waits for input.
?
The
?
can be used for any of the following:
• Display a list of all subcommands in the current mode.
• Display a list of available commands beginning with certain letter(s).
• Obtain syntax help for a specific command by entering the command, a
space, and then a question mark (?). The Total Access 238 CLI displays the
range of values and a brief description of the next parameter expected for
that particular command.
C
TRL
+ A
To jump to the beginning of the displayed command line, use
C
TRL
+
A
.
C
TRL
+ E
To jump to the end of the displayed command line, use
C
TRL
+E
.
C
TRL
+ U
To clear the current displayed command line, use
C
TRL
+
U
.
auto finish
Enter enough letters to identify a command as unique. For example, entering
int im
at the Global configuration prompt provides access to the configuration
parameters for the specified IMA interface.
