Chapter 5: Local Management

5.21NETWORK TOOLS

The Network Tools function allows the user to access and manage network devices. Figure 5-27shows the Network Tools Help screen.

To access the Network Tools screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the NETWORK TOOLS menu item in the Device Menu screen and press ENTER. The Network Tools screen displays.

Welcome to Network Tools

->help

Commands Available to the User:

Built in Commands:

arp

bridge

defroute

netstat

ping

reset

show

traceroute

 

soft_reset

telnet

link_trap

SPECIAL:

done, quit, or exit - Exit from the Network Tools.

For help with a specific command, type 'help <command>'. ->

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Figure 5-27 Network Tools Screen

The Network Tools functions are performed using a series of commands. Entering commands in Network Tools involves typing the command to be executed at the Network Tools prompt, adding any desired or required extensions, and pressing ENTER.

There are three categories of commands in the command set:

Built-in Commands Allow the user to access and manage network devices. The commands are: arp, bridge, defroute, netstat, ping, reset, show, traceroute, soft_reset, telnet, and link_trap.

Special Commands Allow the user to exit from Network Tools. The commands are done, exit, and quit.

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