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Using the Command Line Interface
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge
To use this document effectively, you should have a working knowledge of Local Area Networking (LAN) concepts,
network access infrastructures, and client-server relationships. In addition, you should be familiar with software setup
procedures for typical network operating systems and servers.
Notation Conventions
• Computer prompts are shown in courier font. For example: [Device name]>
• Information that you input as shown is displayed in bold courier font. For example: [Device name]> set
ipaddr 10.0.0.12
• The names of keyboard keys, software buttons, and field names are displayed in bold type. For example: Click the
Configure button
• Screen names are displayed in bold italics. For example, the System Status screen.
Important Terminology
• Config Files - Database files containing the current Access Point configuration. Configuration items include the IP
Address and other network-specific values. Config files may be downloaded to the Access Point or uploaded for
backup or troubleshooting.
• Download Vs. Upload - Downloads transfer files to the Access Point. Uploads transfer files from the Access Point.
The TFTP server performs file transfers in both directions.
• Group - A logical collection of network parameter information. For example, the System Group is composed of
several related parameters. Groups can also contain Tables. All items for a given Group can be displayed with a
“show” <Group> CLI Command.
• Image File - The Access Point software executed from RAM. To update an Access Point you typically download a
new Image File. This file is often referred to as the "AP Image".
• Parameter - A fundamental network value that can be displayed and may be changeable. For example, the Access
Point must have a unique IP Address and the Radio PC Cards must know which channel to use. Change
parameters with the CLI set Command, and view them with the CLI show Command
• Table - Tables hold parameters for several related items. For example, you can add several potential managers to
the SNMP Table. All items for a given Table can be displayed with a show <Table> CLI Command.
• TFTP - Refers to the TFTP Server, used for file transfers.
Navigation and Special Keys
This CLI supports the following navigation and special key functions to move the cursor along the prompt line.
Key Combination Operation
Delete or Backspace Delete previous character
Ctrl-A Move cursor to beginning of line
Ctrl-E Move cursor to end of line
Ctrl-F Move cursor forward one character
Ctrl-B Move cursor back one character
Ctrl-D Delete the character the cursor is on
Ctrl-U Delete all text to left of cursor
Ctrl-P Go to the previous line in the history buffer
Ctrl-N Go to the next line in the history buffer
Tab Complete the command line
? List available commands