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4.3.6 Line Commands
Youcan access the on-board configuration program by attaching a VT100 compatible
device to the switch’s serial port. These commands are used to set communication
parameters for the serial port or Telnet (a virtual terminal).
Note – The connection parameters for the serial interface are fixed at 8 data bits,
1 stop bit, no parity,and 9600 bps.

4.3.6.1 line

Use this command to identify a specific line for configuration, and to process
subsequent line configuration commands.
Syntax
line {console |vty}
■console – The console terminal line.
■vty – A virtual terminal for remote console access (Telnet).
TABLE4-11 Line Commands
Command Function Mode Page
line Identifies a specific line for configuration and starts
the line configuration mode
GC 4-62
login Enables password checking at login LC 4-63
password Specifies a password on a line LC 4-64
exec-timeout Sets the interval that the command interpreter waits
until user input is detected
LC 4-66
password-thresh Sets the password intrusion threshold, which limits
the number of failed logon attempts
LC 4-66
silent-time*
* This command only applies to the serial port.
Sets the amount of time the management console is
inaccessible after the number of unsuccessful logon
attempts exceeds the threshold set by the password-
thresh command
LC 4-67
show line Displays a terminal line's parameters NE,
PE
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