Command Reference Guide CLI Introduction
61200510L1-35E Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN 8

REFERENCE GUIDE INTRODUCTION

This manual provides information about the commands that are available with all of the NetVanta Series
units.
This manual provides information about the commands that are available with NetVanta 1000R Series
units. For a list of all of the commands available through the CLI, see 61950860L1-35L (All Products).
If you are new to the ADTRAN Operating System’s (AOS) Command Line Interface (CLI), take a few
moments to review the information provided in the section which follows (CLI Introduction).
If you are already familiar with the CLI and you need information on a specific command or group of
commands, proceed to Command Descriptions on page 14 of this guide.

CLI INTRODUCTION

This portion of the Command Reference Guide is designed to introduce you to the basic concepts and
strategies associated with using the AOS CLI.
Accessing the CLI from your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Understanding Command Security Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Understanding Configuration Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using CLI Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Performing Common CLI Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Understanding CLI Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Accessing the CLI from your PC

All products using the AOS are initially accessed by connecting a VT100 terminal (or terminal emulator)
to the CONSOLE port located on the rear panel of the unit using a standard DB-9 (male) to DB-9 (female)
serial cable. Configure the VT100 terminal or terminal emulation software to the following settings:
9600 baud
8 data bits
No parity
1 stop bit
No flow control
For more details on connecting to your unit, refer to the Quick Configuration Guides and
Quick Start Guides located on the ADTRAN OS Documentation CD provided with your
unit.