About This Mode
Exit Method
Prompt
Access Method
Mode
Line configuration
Use this mode to
configure
parameters for the
terminal line.
To exit to global
configuration mode,
enter
exit
.
To return to
privileged EXEC
mode, press
Ctrl-Z
or enter
end
.
Switch(config-line)#
While in global
configuration mode,
specify a line with
the
line vty
or
line
console
command.
Using the Help System
You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to display a list of commands available for each
command mode. You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for any command.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
help
2.
abbreviated-command-entry ?
3.
abbreviated-command-entry
<Tab>
4.
?
5.
command ?
6.
command keyword ?
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose
Command or Action
Obtains a brief description of the help system in any
command mode.
help
Example:
Switch#
help
Step 1
Obtains a list of commands that begin with a particular
character string.
abbreviated-command-entry ?
Example:
Switch#
di?
dir disable disconnect
Step 2
Completes a partial command name.
abbreviated-command-entry
<Tab>
Example:
Switch#
sh conf
<tab>
Switch#
show configuration
Step 3
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Using the Command-Line Interface
Using the Help System