Chapter 3 Getting Started with the CLI
Accessing the CLI
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Accessing the CLI
The following procedure assumes you have already assigned IP information and
password to the switch or command switch. You can assign this information to the
switch in the following ways:
•
Using the setup program, as described in the release notes
•
Manually assigning an IP address and password, as described in the
“Changing IP Information” section on page 6-2
and
“Changing the
Password” section on page 6-15
.
Considerations for assigning this information to a command switch and
cluster members are described in the
“IP Addresses” section on page 5-8
and
“Passwords” section on page 5-8
.
To access the CLI, follow these steps:
Step 1
Start up the emulation software (such as ProComm, HyperTerminal, tip, or
minicom) on the management station.
Step 2
If necessary, reconfigure the terminal-emulation software to match the switch
console port settings (default settings are 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1
stop bit).
Step 3
Establish a connection with the switch by either
•
Connecting the switch console port to a management station or dial-up
modem. For information about connecting to the console port, refer to the
switch hardware installation guide.
•
Using any Telnet TCP/IP package from a remote management station. The
switch must have network connectivity with the Telnet client, and the switch
must have an enable secret password configured. For information about
configuring the switch for Telnet access, see the
“SNMP Network
Management Platforms” section on page 4-6
.
The switch supports up to seven simultaneous Telnet sessions. Changes made
by one Telnet user are reflected in all other Telnet sessions.
After you connect through the console port or through a Telnet session, the
User EXEC prompt appears on the management station.