Intel 10/100 manual Using the Console Manager, Entering commands

C H A P T E R 2 Configuring and Managing the Switch

Using the Console Manager

The Console Manager provides an out-of-band (not on the network) connection to the switch. Use the Console Manager to

•assign an IP configuration to the switch.

•configure the ports.

•monitor network performance.

•create VLANs.

Entering commands

To enter commands, type the command name followed by any parameters and press E. For example, typing sys-statE at the command prompt displays basic system status information.

Items in angle brackets mean you need to enter a specific value. For example, <IPaddress> represents an IP address in dotted decimal notation (such as 123.1.1.7).

Items in { } and separated by represent alternatives for an argument. For example,

get-comm {readwrite*}

means you can type one of the following

get-comm read get-comm write get-comm *

If you enter a command incorrectly, a message indicates the type of error. For example, typing a nonexistent command gives the message:

SYS_console> pin command <pin> not found

Entering an existing command with an incorrect number of parameters displays this message:

SYS_console> ping too few arguments

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