Chapter 5: Local Management

5.30NETWORK TOOLS

The Network Tools function resides on both the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 and allows the user to access and manage network devices.

Access the Network Tools screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the NETWORK TOOLS menu item in the Module or Chassis Menu screen and pressing ENTER. The Network Tools screen displays.

Welcome to Network Tools

-> help

Commands Available to User

Built in Commands:

 

arp

bridge

defroute

netstat

ping

reset

show

traceroute

 

soft_reset

telnet

link_trap

atm_stp_state

SPECIAL:

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

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

->

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Figure 5-36 Network Tools Help 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 two 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, link_trap, and atm_stp_state.

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

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6E122-26, 6E123-26, 6E132-25, 6E133-25 specifications

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