Cabletron Systems 6H122-16 Switch User Manual


 
Network Tools
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The Network Tools functions are performed using a series of commands.
Entering commands in Network Tools involves typing the command to be
executed at the Network Tools prompt, adding any desired or required
extensions, and pressing ENTER.
There are two categories of commands in the command set.
Built-in Commands – Allow the user to access and manage network
devices. The commands are arp, bridge, defroute, netstat, ping,
reset, show, traceroute, soft_reset, telnet, and link_trap.
Special Commands – Allow the user to exit from Network Tools. The
commands are done, exit, and quit.
The commands are presented in the following format:
command:
Syntax: Shows the required command format. It
indicates where arguments, if any, must be
specified.
Description: Briefly describes the command and its uses.
Options: Lists any additional fields in the appropriate
format that may be added to the command.
Example: Shows an example of the command.
NOTE
The conventions used in describing the commands in Network
Tools are as follows:
Arguments enclosed by [ ] are required.
Arguments enclosed by < > are optional.
In the following command examples, the information entered by
the user is shown in bold Helvetica font.
To abort the output or interrupt a process, press the CONTROL
key and c key simultaneously, designated as ^C here.