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important terminology
important terminology
important terminology
important terminology
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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.
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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.
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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”
CLI Command.
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Image File - The Access Point software executed from RAM. To update an Access Point you typically download a new
Image File. This file is often referred to as the "AP Image".
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Parameter - A fundamental network value that can be displayed and may be changeable. For example, the Access Point
must have a unique IP Address and the Radio PC Cards must know which channel to use. Change parameters with the CLI
set Command, and view them with the CLI show Command
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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
CLI Command. Q
TFTP - Refers to the TFTP Server, used for file transfers.
navigation and special keys
navigation and special keys
navigation and special keys
navigation and special keys
This CLI supports the following navigation and special key functions to move the cursor along the prompt line.
cli error messages
cli error messages
cli error messages
cli error messages
The following table describes the error messages associated with improper inputs or expected CLI behavior.
key combination
key combination
key combination
key combination
operation
operation
operation
operation
Delete or Backspace
Delete previous character
Ctrl-A
Move cursor to beginning of line
Ctrl-E
Move cursor to end of line
Ctrl-F
Move cursor forward one character
Ctrl-B
Move cursor back one character
Ctrl-D
Delete the character the cursor is on
Ctrl-U
Delete all text to left of cursor
Ctrl-P
Go to the previous line in the history buffer
Ctrl-N
Go to the next line in the history buffer
Tab
Complete the command line
?
List available commands
error message
error message
error message
error message
description
description
description
description
Syntax error
Invalid syntax entered at the command prompt.
Invalid command
A non-existent command has been entered at the command prompt.
Invalid parameter name
An invalid parameter name has been entered at the command prompt.
Invalid parameter value
An invalid parameter value has been entered at the command prompt.
Invalid table index
An invalid table index has been entered at the command prompt.
Invalid table parameter
An invalid table parameter has been entered at the command prompt.
Invalid table parameter value
An invalid table parameter value has been entered at the command prompt.
Read only parameter
User is attempting to configure a read-only parameter.
Incorrect password
An incorrect password has been entered in the CLI login prompt.
Download unsuccessful
The download operation has failed due to incorrect TFTP server IP Address or file name.
Upload unsuccessful
The upload operation has failed due to incorrect TFTP server IP Address or file name.
