Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management
CLI TERMINOLOGY
Configuration Files
Database files containing the current configuration. Configuration items include the IP address and
other network-specific values. Config files can be downloaded to the MP.11/a or uploaded for
backup or troubleshooting.
Download versus Upload
Downloads transfer files to the MP.11/a. Uploads transfer files from the MP.11/a. The TFTP server
performs file transfers in both directions.
Group
A logical collection of network parameter information. For example, the System Group is comprised
of several related parameters. Groups also can contain tables. All items for a given group can be
displayed with a show <Group> CLI command.
Image File
The MP.11/a software executed from RAM. To update an MP.11/a, you typically download a new
Image File.
Parameter
A fundamental network value that can be displayed and may be changeable. For example, the
MP.11/a must have a unique IP address and the wireless interface must be assigned an SSID.
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.
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CPN 65755 Issue Date: August 2003