Allied Telesis 2.6.1 manual Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLI, This Chapter

Chapter 2

Getting Started with the Command Line Interface (CLI)

This Chapter

This chapter describes how to access the switch’s CLI, and provides basic information about configuring the switch, including how to:

■Physically connect a terminal or PC to the switch (see “Connecting a Terminal or PC” on page 14 and the Quick Install Guide).

■Set the Terminal Communication parameters to match the router’s settings (see “Terminal Communication Parameters” on page 14).

■Log in to the switch as a manager (see “Logging In” on page 15).

■Configure IP addresses on the switch interfaces over which you will manage the switch. This is necessary if you will access the switch using the GUI or Telnet (see “Assigning an IP Address” on page 15).

■Set routes (see “Setting Routes” on page 16)

■Change the management password to limit unauthorised access to the switch configuration (see “Changing a Password” on page 17).

■Use the command line interface to control the switch software, including creating aliases for often used character sequences (see “Using the Commands” on page 18).

■Set the online help file to gain access to command syntax help (see “Getting Command Line Help” on page 19).

■Enable any special feature licences (see “Enabling Special Feature Licences” on page 20).

■Set the name, location and contact details for the switch (see “Setting System Parameters” on page 20).