Users Guide

Using the CLI 251
Starting the CLI
To begin running the CLI, perform the following steps:
NOTE: This procedure is for use on the console line only.
NOTE: The Easy Setup Wizard may appear if the switch has no user configuration
saved. Follow the procedure in the Getting Started Guide to configure the switch
using the Easy Setup Wizard.
1 Start the switch and wait until the startup procedure is complete and the
User Exec mode is entered. The prompt console> is displayed.
2 Configure the switch and complete any required tasks.
VLAN From Global
Configuration
mode, use the
interface vlan
command.
console(config-if-vlanvlan-
id)#
To exit to Global
Configuration
mode, use the
exit command,
or press
<Ctrl>+<Z>
to Privileged
Exec mode.
Tunnel From Global
Configuration
mode, use the
interface tunnel
command. Or, use
the abbreviation
interface tu.
console(config-tunneltunnel-
id)#
To exit to Global
Configuration
mode, use the
exit command,
or press
<Ctrl>+<Z>
to Privileged
Exec mode.
Loopback From Global
configuration mode,
use the interface
loopback
command. Or, use
the abbreviation
interface lo.
console(config-
loopbackloopback-id)#
To exit to Global
Configuration
mode, use the
exit command,
or press
<Ctrl>+<Z>
to Privileged
Exec mode.
Table 2-5. Navigating CLI Command Modes (continued)
Command Mode Access Method Command Prompt Exit or Access
Previous Mode