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
.
Controller(config-line)#
While in global
configuration mode,
specify a line with
the
line vty
or
line
console
command.
For more detailed information on the command modes, see the command reference guide for this release.
Understanding 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.
Table 2: Help Summary
Purpose
Command
Obtains a brief description of the help system in any
command mode.
help
Obtains a list of commands that begin with a
particular character string.
abbreviated-command-entry ?
Controller#
di?
dir disable disconnect
Completes a partial command name.
abbreviated-command-entry
<Tab>
Controller#
sh conf
<tab>
Controller#
show configuration
Lists all commands available for a particular
command mode.
?
Switch>
?
Lists the associated keywords for a command.
command ?
Switch>
show ?
Lists the associated arguments for a keyword.
command keyword ?
Controller(config)#
cdp holdtime ?
<10-255> Length of time (in sec) that
receiver must keep this packet
Layer 2/3 Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE Release 3E (Cisco WLC 5700 Series)
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Using the Command-Line Interface
Understanding the Help System