Using the Command-Line Interface

Using the Help System

Mode

Access Method

Line configuration

While in global

configuration mode, specify a line with the line vty or line console command.

Prompt

Exit Method

To exit to global

Switch(config-line)# configuration mode, enter exit.

To return to privileged EXEC mode, press Ctrl-Zor enter end.

About This Mode

Use this mode to configure parameters for the terminal line.

Using the Help System

You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to display a list of commands available for each command mode. You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for any command.

SUMMARY STEPS

1.help

2.abbreviated-command-entry ?

3.abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>

4.?

5.command ?

6.command keyword ?

DETAILED STEPS

 

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 1

help

Obtains a brief description of the help system in any

 

 

command mode.

 

Example:

 

 

Switch# help

 

Step 2

abbreviated-command-entry ?

Obtains a list of commands that begin with a particular

 

 

character string.

 

Example:

 

 

Switch# di?

 

 

dir disable disconnect

 

Step 3

abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>

Completes a partial command name.

 

Example:

 

 

Switch# sh conf<tab>

 

 

Switch# show configuration

 

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