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Chapter 5 - Command LineManagement
Thecommand line interface allows you to configure and monitor the
routerin-band via Telnet or out-of-band with a terminal connected to
theMicroRouter 1250i’s Console interface.
Note:Proper syntax is vital to effective o peration of command line
management. Case isnot sign ificant– you may enter commands in
uppercase, lower case, or a combination of the two.

Out-of-Band Command Line Management

Youcan use command line management and text-based configuration
out-of-bandas a permanent management tool, or only temporarily in
orderto set the router’sIP parameters to allow in-band Telnet access.
Inorder to access the command line out-of-band, do the following:
1. Set a terminal or a PC equipped with VT100 terminal emulation to
a baudrate of 9600, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no Flow Con-
trol.
2. Connectit to the router’s Console interface using the cable which
was supplied with the MicroRouter 1250i.
3. Press the <Return> key one or two times.
4. Enterthe default password letmein at the passwor d prompt. The
commandline interface prompt will appear on the screen.
Ifyou plan to use out-of-band access for ongoing management of your
router,you can find further information on configuring your router in
Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide. Otherwise, see the section
later in this chapter on Setting Up Telnet Operation for information on
setting therouter to allowTelnet access from hosts on its network.