4 command syntax conventions, 5 getting help, 1 list of available commands – ZyXEL Communications ES-3124PWR User Manual

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Dimension ES-3124PWR Ethernet Switch

Introducing the Commands

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Figure 29-2 CLI: Login Screen

29.4 Command Syntax Conventions

The rules of the commands are listed next.

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The command keywords are in courier new font.

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The required fields in a command are enclosed in angle brackets <>, for instance,

ping <ip>

means that

you must specify an IP number for this command.

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The optional fields in a command are enclosed in square brackets [], for instance,

configure snmp-server [contact <system contact>] [location <system location>]

means that the

contact

and

location

fields are optional.

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“Command” refers to a command used in the command line interface (CI command).

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The | symbol means “or”.

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The entry <cr> in the command lines refers to carriage return. Press [ENTER] or carriage return after a

command to execute the command.

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Use the up (y) or down (z) arrow key to scroll through the command history list.

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The CLI does not accept partial or incomplete commands. You may enter a unique part of a command and

press [TAB] to have the switch automatically display the full command. For example, if you enter
“config” and press [TAB], the full command of “

configure

” automatically displays.

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Each interface refers to an Ethernet port on the switch. Commands configured after the interface command

correspond to those ports.

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Type multiple ports or port ranges separated by a comma. Ranges of port numbers are typed separated by a

dash.

29.5 Getting Help

The system includes a help facility to provide you with the following information about the commands:

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List of available commands under a command group.

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Detailed descriptions of the commands.

29.5.1 List

of

Available

Commands

Enter “

help

” to display a list of available commands and the corresponding sub commands.

Enter “

?

” to display a list of commands you can use.

Enter User Name : admin

Enter Password : XXXX

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