AES-100 User’s Guide

Chapter 4

System Commands

This section describes basic configuration and system-related commands.

4.1Command Line Interface (CI)

The AES-100 uses text command lines as the user interface for software configuration. Before discussing the details of configuration, the rules of the commands are listed next.

The command keywords are in regular courier font.

1.The command keywords must be entered exactly as shown, that is, no abbreviations are allowed.

2.The required fields in a command are enclosed in angle brackets (<>), for instance,

list port <port #>

means that you must specify the port number for this command.

3. The optional fields in a command are enclosed in square brackets ([]), for instance,

config [save]

means that the field save is optional.

4. “Command” refers to a command used in the command line interface (CI command).

Using commands not documented in the user’s guide can damage the unit and possibly render it unusable.

4.2Console Connection

For the initial configuration, you must use the console port. After the initial setup, you can telnet to the system and perform additional management tasks. Connect the RS-232 cable to the console port of the ADSL Networking Module. Connect the other end to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) of your computer.

You can use any terminal emulation program (Windows’ built-in HyperTerminal for example) with the following parameters:

•VT100 terminal emulation

•9600 bps

•No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit

•No flow control

4.3Command Structure

The system uses a two-level command structure. The commands related to one subsystem are grouped under a primary command of that subsystem, for instance, to configure the ADSL parameters, you must first enter the ADSL subsystem by entering the adsl command. When you are in a subsystem, the system reminds you by including the subsystem name in the command prompt, for example,

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