User's Manual Part 2

Table Of Contents
Copyright © 2004, Vivato, Inc. Vivato Wi-Fi AP/Bridge User Guide 95
Command Levels
Configuration Using The Command Line Interface
Configuration Using The Command Line Interface
Refer to "Default Configuration" on page 36 before performing additional configuration using the
CLI.
Refer to the CLI Quick Reference.pdf file on the Vivato CD-ROM for a concise listing of all CLI
commands.
The command line interface (CLI) is used to change settings and query values in the Vivato Wi-Fi
AP/Bridge; it is an alternative to using the web page interface. The CLI can be used to initially configure
the Wi-Fi AP/Bridge for operation and to update the configuration after installation. Configuration files
can be saved and retrieved to backup the configuration or to reconfigure the AP/Bridge. The CLI can
also be used to monitor activity during AP/Bridge operation. Passwords are used to prevent
unauthorized access to the CLI.
Understanding How the CLI is Used
Command Levels
Connections and Terminal Settings
Accessing the CLI
Configuration Example
Navigating the CLI
Command Descriptions
Read Level Command Descriptions
Enable Level Command Descriptions
Command Levels
The commands are arranged in a hierarchical structure. The top level is the “read level. Read level
commands access system information and utilities used to monitor the overall status of the AP/Bridge
and perform some troubleshooting operations.
The second command level is the “enable” level. Enable level commands are used to configure the
AP/Bridge. Almost every function in the Vivato Wi-Fi AP/Bridge can be accessed using these
commands. The enable level is accessed when you enter the enable command at the read level prompt.
An additional password is required to access the enable level commands. Enable level commands are
arranged in a number of sub-levels for configuring specific operations.
Caution
To prevent unauthorized access to the AP/Bridge’s configuration, the system
administrator should use the
enable secret [<password type (0|5)>] <password text> and
username admin secret [<password type (0|5)> <password text> commands to set and
save new passwords before putting the AP/Bridge into service.