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Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges
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Chapter 1 Using the Command-Line Interface
CLI Command Modes
User EXEC Mode
After you access the device, you are automatically in user EXEC command mode. The EXEC commands
available at the user level are a subset of those available at the privileged level. In general, use the EXEC
commands to temporarily change terminal settings, perform basic tests, and list system information.
The supported commands can vary depending on the version of Cisco IOS software in use. To view a
comprehensive list of commands, enter a question mark (?) at the prompt.
AP> ?
Privileged EXEC Mode
Because many of the privileged commands configure operating parameters, privileged access should be
password-protected to prevent unauthorized use. The privileged command set includes those commands
contained in user EXEC mode, as well as the configure privileged EXEC command through which you
access the remaining command modes.
If your system administrator has set a password, you are prompted to enter it before being granted access
to privileged EXEC mode. The password does not appear on the screen and is case sensitive.
The privileged EXEC mode prompt is the device name followed by the pound sign (#):
AP#
Enter the enable command to access privileged EXEC mode:
AP> enable
AP#
Ta b l e 1-1 Command Modes Summary
Command Mode Access Method Prompt Exit
User EXEC This is the first level of access.
Change terminal settings,
perform basic tasks, and list
system information.
AP>
Enter the logout command.
Privileged EXEC From user EXEC mode, enter the
enable command.
AP#
To exit to user EXEC mode, enter the
disable command.
Global
configuration
From privileged EXEC mode,
enter the configure command.
AP(config)#
To exit to privileged EXEC mode,
enter the exit or end command, or
press Ctrl-Z.
Interface
configuration
From global configuration mode,
specify terminal then specify an
interface by entering the
interface command followed by
the interface type and number.
AP(config-if)#
To exit to privileged EXEC mode,
enter the end command, or press
Ctrl-Z.
To exit to global configuration mode,
enter the exit command.