DGS-1100/ME Metro Ethernet Managed Switch CLI Reference Guide
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COMMAND SYNTAX
The following symbols are used to describe how command entries are made and values and arguments
are specified in this manual. The online help contained in the CLI and available through the Telnet uses
the same syntax.
NOTE:
All commands are case-sensitive. Be sure to disable Caps Lock or any other unwanted
function that changes text case.
<angle brackets>
Purpose
Encloses a variable or value that must be specified.
Syntax
create account [admin | oper |user] <username 15>
Description
In the above syntax example, supply a username in the
<username> space. Do not type the angle brackets.
Example
Command
create account admin newadmin1
[square brackets]
Purpose
Encloses a required value or set of required arguments. One value
or argument can be specified.
Syntax
create account [admin | oper |user] <username 15>
Description
In the above syntax example, specify
admin, oper
or a
user
level
account to be created. Do not type the square brackets.
Example
Command
create account user newuser1
| vertical bar
Purpose
Separates two or more mutually exclusive items in a list, one of
which must be entered.
Syntax
create account [admin | oper | user] <username 15>
Description
In the above syntax example, specify
admin, oper,
or
user
. Do not
type the vertical bar.
Example
Command
create account user newuser1
All commands are case-sensitive. Be sure to disable Caps Lock or any other unwanted function that
changes text case.
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