SMC Networks SMC7724M/VSW manual Understanding Command Modes, Exec Commands

ENTERING COMMANDS

Understanding Command Modes

The command set is divided into Exec and Configuration classes. Exec commands generally display information on system status or clear statistical counters. Configuration commands, on the other hand, modify interface parameters or enable certain switching functions. These classes are further divided into different modes. Available commands depend on the selected mode. You can always enter a question mark “?” at the prompt to display a list of the commands available for the current mode. The command classes and associated modes are displayed in the following table:

Class	Mode
Exec	Normal
	Privileged
Configuration*	Global
	Interface
	Line
	VLAN

* You must be in Privileged Exec mode to access any of the configuration modes.

Exec Commands

When you open a new console session on the switch with the user name “guest,” the system enters Normal Exec command mode (or guest mode.) Only a limited number of commands are available in this mode. You may access all commands only in Privileged Exec command mode (or administrator mode.) To access Privilege Exec mode, open a new console session with the user name “admin,” or enter the enable command (followed by the privileged level access password — the default is “super”.) The command prompt displays “Console>” for Normal Exec mode and “Console#” for Privileged Exec mode.

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