User's Manual

Command Guide
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The CLI provides the following modes:
 User Mode
When the operator logs into the CLI, the User Mode is the initial mode. The User Mode contains a limited set of commands. The
command prompt shown at this level is:
Command Prompt: switch>
 Privileged Mode
To have access to the full suite of commands, the operator must enter the Privileged Mode. The Privileged Mode requires
password authentication. From Privileged Mode, the operator can issue any Exec command to enter the Global Configuration
mode. The command prompt shown at this level is:
Command Prompt: switch#
 Global Config Mode
This mode permits the operator to make modifications to the running configuration. General setup commands are grouped in
this mode. From the Global Configuration mode, the operator can enter the Interface Configuration mode. The command
prompt at this level is:
Command Prompt: switch (Config)#
From the Global Config mode, the operator may enter the following configuration modes:
 Interface Config Mode
Many features are enabled for a particular interface. The Interface commands enable or modify the operation of an interface. In
this mode, a physical port is set up for a specific logical connection operation. The command prompt at this level is:
Command Prompt: Switch(Interface <port#>)#
1.3 Requirements
 Workstations running Windows XP/Vista/7/8/, Windows 2003/2008, MAC OS X or later, Linux, UNIX, or other platforms
are compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
 Workstations are installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card)
 Serial Port Connection (Terminal)
 The above Workstations come with COM Port (DB9) or USB-to-RS-232 converter.
 The above Workstations have been installed with terminal emulator, such as Hyper Terminal included in Windows
XP/2003.
 Serial cable -- one end is attached to the RS-232 serial port, while the other end to the console port of the Industrial
Managed Switch.
 Ethernet Port Connection
 Network cables -- Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
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