Extreme Networks 300-48 Switch User Manual


 
Summit 300-48 Switch Software User Guide 23
2 Accessing the Switch
This chapter describes the following topics:
Understanding the Command Syntax on page 23
Line-Editing Keys on page 25
Command History on page 26
Common Commands on page 26
Configuring Management Access on page 28
Domain Name Service Client Services on page 31
Checking Basic Connectivity on page 32
Understanding the Command Syntax
This section describes the steps to take when entering a command. Refer to the sections that follow for
detailed information on using the command-line interface (CLI).
When entering a command at the prompt, ensure that you have the appropriate privilege level. Most
configuration commands require you to have the administrator privilege level. To use the CLI, follow
these steps:
1 Enter the command name.
If the command does not include a parameter or values, skip to step 3. If the command requires
more information, continue to step 2.
2 If the command includes a parameter, enter the parameter name and values.
3 The value part of the command specifies how you want the parameter to be set. Values include
numerics, strings, or addresses, depending on the parameter.
4 After entering the complete command, press [Return].
NOTE
If an asterisk (*) appears in front of the command-line prompt, it indicates that you have outstanding
configuration changes that have not been saved. For more information on saving configuration changes,
see Appendix C, “Software Upgrade and Boot Options”.