Cabletron Systems 6H122-16 manual command, Syntax, Description, Options, Example

Network Tools

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, and link_trap.

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

NOTE

The conventions used in describing the commands in Network Tools are as follows:

Arguments enclosed by [ ] are required.

Arguments enclosed by < > are optional.

In the following command examples, the information entered by the user is shown in bold Helvetica font.

To abort the output or interrupt a process, press the CONTROL key and c key simultaneously, designated as ^C here.

The commands are presented in the following format:

command:

Syntax:	Shows the required command format. It
	indicates where arguments, if any, must be
	specified.
Description:	Briefly describes the command and its uses.
Options:	Lists any additional fields in the appropriate
	format that may be added to the command.
Example:	Shows an example of the command.

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