Chapter 10: CLI Commands
The CLI is divided into various modes. The Commands in one mode are not available until the operator switches to that particular mode. The commands available to the operator at any point in time depend upon the mode. Entering a question mark (?) at the CLI prompt, and displays a list of the available commands and descriptions of the commands.
The CLI provides the following modes.
10.1 Modes
When the operator logs into the CLI, the User Mode is the initial mode. The User Mode contains a limited set of commands. The command prompt shown at this level is:
Command Prompt: COMMAND>
Privileged Mode
To have access to the full suite of commands, the operator must enter the Privileged Mode. The Privileged Mode requires password authentication. From Privileged Mode, the operator can issue any Exec command to enter the Global Configuration mode. The command prompt shown at this level is:
Command Prompt: Switch#
Global Config Mode
This mode permits the operator to make modifications to the running configuration. General setup commands are grouped in this mode. From the Global Configuration mode, the operator can enter the Interface Configuration mode. The command prompt at this level is:
Command Prompt: Switch(Config)#
From the Global Config mode, the operator may enter the following configuration modes:
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Interface Config Mode
Many features are enabled for a particular interface. The Interface commands enable or modify the operation of an interface. In this mode, a physical port is set up for a specific logical connection operation. The command prompt at this level is:
Command Prompt: Switch(Interface <port#>)#
10.2 User Mode commands
10.2.1 Help
This command displays help information
Format help
Mode User Mode
10.2.2 ?
This command displays help information
Format help
Mode User Mode
10.2.3 logout
This command is used to exit from the telnet
Format logout
Mode User Mode
10.2.4 ping
This command sends echo messages.
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