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How to Access and Use the CLI

This chapter introduces the command line interface (CLI).

1.1 Accessing the CLI

Use any of the following methods to access the CLI.

1.1.1 Console Port

You may use this method if your ZyWALL has a console port.

1Connect your computer to the console port on the ZyWALL using the appropriate cable.

2Use terminal emulation software with the following settings:

Table 3 Default Settings for the Console Port

SETTING

DEFAULT VALUE

Terminal Emulation

VT100

 

 

Baud Rate

9600 bps

 

 

Parity

None

 

 

Number of Data Bits

8

 

 

Number of Stop Bits

1

 

 

Flow Control

None

 

 

3Press [ENTER] to open the login screen.

1.1.2Telnet

4Open a Telnet session to the ZyWALL’s IP address. If this is your first login, use the default values.

Table 4 Default Management IP Address

SETTING

DEFAULT VALUE

IP Address

192.168.1.1

 

 

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

 

 

Make sure your computer IP address is in the same subnet, unless you are accessing the ZyWALL through one or more routers. In the latter case, make sure remote management of the ZyWALL is allowed via Telnet.

 

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ZyWALL (ZyNOS) CLI Reference Guide