PremierWave XN Command Reference 8
2: Overview
PremierWave XN supports three convenient configuration methods: Web Manager, Command
Line Interface (CLI) and Extensible Markup Language (XML). For more information about the Web
Manager, see the PremierWave XN User Guide on the Lantronix website.

XML Architecture and Device Control

XML is a fundamental building block for the future growth of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) networks.
PremierWave supports XML configuration records that make configuring the device server easy
for users and administrators. XML configuration records are easy to edit with a a standard text
editor or an XML editor.
For a brief overview of XML, see Chapter 4: Configuration Using XML. It provides rules on basic
XML syntax, a guide to the specific XML tags used, and a guide to using XML configuration
records.

Command Line Interface

Making the edge-to-enterprise vision a reality, PremierWave XN uses industry-standard tools for
configuration, communication, and control. For example, the PremierWave XN uses a command
line interface (CLI) whose syntax is very similar to that used by data center equipment such as
routers and hubs.
For details of the CLI, see Chapter 5: Commands and Levels. It provides an index of the CLI
Command Hierarchy with links to the corresponding command details. The CLI provides
commands for configuring, monitoring, and controlling the device server.