Allied Telesis AT-8700XL Series Switch - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter 2
Getting Started with the Command Line
Interface (CLI)
This Chapter
This chapter describes how to access the switch’s CLI, and provides basic
information about configuring the switch, including how to:
■ Physically connect a terminal or PC to the switch (see “Connecting a
Terminal or PC” on page 12 and the Quick Install Guide).
■ Set the Terminal Communication parameters to match the switch’s settings
(see “Terminal Communication Parameters” on page 12).
■ Log in to the switch as a manager (see “Logging In” on page 13).
■ Configure IP addresses on the switch interfaces over which you will
manage the switch. This is necessary if you will access the switch using the
GUI or Telnet (see “Assigning an IP Address” on page 14).
■ Set routes (see “Setting Routes” on page 15)
■ Change the management password to limit unauthorised access to the
switch configuration (see “Changing a Password” on page 16).
■ Use the command line interface to control the switch software, including
creating aliases for often used character sequences (see “Using the
Commands” on page 17).
■ Set the online help file to gain access to command syntax help (see “Getting
Command Line Help” on page 18).
■ Enable any special feature licences (see “Enabling Special Feature Licences”
on page 18).
■ Set the name, location and contact details for the switch (see “Setting
System Parameters” on page 18).