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Chapter2 Using the Command-Lin e Interface Accessing the CLI
Accessing the CLI
Before you can access the CLI, you need to connect a terminal or PC to the switch console port and
power on the switch as described in the hardware installation guide that shipped w ith your switch. Then,
to understand the boot process and the options available for assig ning IP info rmat ion, see Ch apter 4,
“Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway.”
If your switch is already configured, you can access the CLI through a local console connection or
through a remote Telnet session, but your switch must first be configured for this type of access. For
more information, see the “Setting a Telnet Password for a Terminal Line” section on page 6-6.