Reference Guide

38 | Configuration Fundamentals

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Navigating CLI Modes

The FTOS prompt changes to indicate the CLI mode. Table 4-1, "FTOS Command Modes," in

Configuration Fundamentals lists the CLI mode, its prompt, and information on how to access and exit this

CLI mode. You must move linearly through the command modes, with the exception of the

end command

which takes you directly to EXEC Privilege mode; the

exit command moves you up one command mode

level.

Note: Sub-CONFIGURATION modes all have the letters “conf” in the prompt with additional modifiers to

identify the mode and slot/port information. These are shown in Table 4-1, "FTOS Command Modes," in

Configuration Fundamentals.

Table 4-1. FTOS Command Modes

CLI Command Mode Prompt

Access Command

EXEC

FTOS>

Access the router through the console or Telnet.

EXEC Privilege

FTOS#

• From EXEC mode, enter the command enable.

• From any other mode, use the command end.

CONFIGURATION

FTOS(conf)#

• From EXEC privilege mode, enter the command

configure.

• From every mode except EXEC and EXEC

Privilege, enter the command exit.

Note: Access all of the following modes from CONFIGURATION mode.

ARCHIVE FTOS(conf-archive)