Specifications

OmniAccess Reference: AOS-W System Reference

16 Part 031652-00 May 2005

z Privileged Mode

All configuration and management functions are available in privileged mode. To

move from user mode to privileged mode requires an additional password:

When successfully promoted to privileged mode, the > prompt is replaced by the

# prompt.

The numerous privileged mode commands are divided into groups according to

their context as outlined in the next section.

Command Context

The commands available while in the privileged mode are divided into a number

of context groups:

z Action Commands

The Action Commands take effect as soon as they are entered. They affect the

current behavior or operation of the switch, but are not saved as part of the

permanent configuration.

The Immediate commands are documented starting on page 819.

z Master Commands

One Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch on the network is responsible for loading

software and configuration files to the Alcatel Access Points and for managing

enhanced Wireless LAN switching features (such as air management and

wireless load balancing).

In a system with only one switch, the single switch always acts as the master.

In a system with more than one switch, one (and only one) switch is selected as

the master.

The master switch has an extended command set for handling Access Points

and enhanced Wireless LAN features. The master commands are documented

starting on page 797.

z Local Commands

In a system with two or more switches, only one acts as the master. The others

act as local switches with a more limited command set.

Commands on local switches mostly affect Layer 2/Layer 3 configuration (such

as physical ports and routing interfaces). The local commands are documented

starting on page 445.

(Alcatel) > enable

(Alcatel) #