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6. Command Line Interface Structure and Mode-based CLI
The Command Line Interface (CLI) syntax, conventions, and terminology are described in this section.
Each CLI command is illustrated using the structure outlined below.
6.1 CLI Command Format
Commands are followed by values, parameters, or both.
Example 1
ip address <ipaddr> <netmask> [<gateway>]
• ip address is the command name.
• <ipaddr> <netmask> are the required values for the command.
• [<gateway>] is the optional value for the command.
Example 2
snmp-server location <loc>
• snmp-server location is the command name.
• <loc> is the required parameter for the command.
Example 3
clear vlan
• clear vlan is the command name.
Command
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