Specifications

Chapter 2 Configuring for the First Time
Using the Cisco IOS CLI
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Getting Help
Use the question mark (?) and arrow keys to help you enter commands, as follows:
• For a list of available commands, enter a question mark, for example:
Gateway> ?
• To complete a command, enter a few known characters followed by a
question mark (with no space), for example:
Gateway> s?
• For a list of command variables, enter the command followed by a space and
a question mark, for example:
Gateway> show ?
• To redisplay a command you previously entered, press the Up Arrow key.
You can continue to press the Up Arrow key for more commands.
Command Modes
The Cisco IOS interface is divided into different modes. Each command mode
permits you to configure different components on your gateway. The commands
available at any given time depend on which mode you are currently using.
Entering a question mark (?) at the prompt displays a list of commands available
for each command mode. Table 2-2 lists the most common command modes.
Table 2-2 Common Command Modes
Command Mode Access Method
Gateway Prompt
Displayed Exit Method
User EXEC Log in.
hostname>
The default is
router>
Use the logout command.
Privileged EXEC From user EXEC mode,
enter the enable command.
hostname#
The default is
router#
To exit to user EXEC
mode, use the disable,
exit, or logout command.