HP ProCurve 520wl Wireless Access Point - Manual (Page 137)

Command Line Interface (CLI)
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This section describes the AP’s Command Line (CLI) Interface. CLI commands can be used to initialize, configure, and
manage the Access Point.
– CLI commands may be entered in real time through a keyboard or submitted with CLI scripts.
– The CLI is available through both the Serial Port interface and over the Ethernet interface using Telnet.
NOTE
All CLI commands and parameters are case-sensitive.
• General Notes
• Command Line Interface (CLI) Variations
• CLI Command Types
• Using Tables & User Strings
• Configuring the AP using CLI commands
• Set Basic Configuration Parameters using CLI Commands
• Other Network Settings
• CLI Monitoring Parameters
• Parameter Tables
General Notes
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 as constant width type. For example: [Device-Name]>
• Information that you input as shown is displayed in bold constant width type. 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
• Configuration 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.
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