Administrator Guide

Using the CLI 246
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.
3 When finished, exit the session with the quit or exit command.
The switch can be managed over a direct connection to the switch console
port or through a Telnet connection. If access is through a Telnet connection,
the switch must have a defined IP address, corresponding management access
granted, and a connection to the network.
Tunnel From Global
Configuration
mode, use the
interface tunnel
command. Or, use
the abbreviation
interface tu.
console(config-tunnel tunnel-
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-
loopback
loopback-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
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