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4-7
Understanding Command Modes
The command set is divided into Exec and Configuration classes. Exec
commands generally display information on system status or clear statistical
counters. Configuration commands, on the other hand, modify interface
parameters or enable certain switching functions. These classes are further
divided into different modes. Available commands depend on the selected
mode. You can always enter a question mark “?” at the prompt to display a
list of the commands available for the current mode. The command classes
and associated modes are displayed in the following table:
Exec Commands
When you open a new console session on the switch with the user name and
password “guest,” the system enters the Normal Exec command mode (or
guest mode), displaying the “Console>” command prompt. Only a limited
number of the commands are available in this mode. You can access all
commands only from the Privileged Exec command mode (or administrator
mode). To access Privilege Exec mode, open a new console session with the
user name and password “admin.” The system will now display the
Table 4-1 General Command Modes
Class Mode
Exec Normal
Privileged
Configuration
Global
*
* You must be in Privileged Exec mode to access the Global configuration mode.
You must be in Global Configuration mode to access any of the other configuration modes.
Access Control List
DHCP
Interface
Line
Multiple Spanning Tree
Router
VLAN Database
Class Map
Policy Map