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Understanding command descriptions – 3Com WX4400 3CRWX440095A User Manual

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Understanding
Command
Descriptions

Each command description in the

Wireless LAN Switch and Controller

Command Reference

contains the following elements:

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A command name, which shows the keywords but not the variables.
For example, the following command name appears at the top of a
command description and in the index:

set ap

The set ap name command has the following complete syntax:

set ap {apnumber | auto | security}

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A brief description of how the command functions.

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The full command syntax.

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Any command defaults.

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The command access, which is either enabled or all. All indicates that
anyone can access this command. Enabled indicates that you must
enter the enable password before entering the command.

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The command history, which identifies the MSS version in which the
command was introduced and the version numbers of any subsequent
updates.

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Special tips for command usage. These are omitted if the command
requires no special usage.

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One or more examples of the command in context, with the
appropriate system prompt and response.

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One or more related commands.