Quick Reference Guide

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Using the CLI

This chapter describes how to start using the CLI and describes the command editing features to

assist in using the CLI.

CLI Command Modes

Introduction

To assist in configuring the device, the Command Line Interface (CLI) is divided into different

command modes. Each command mode has its own set of specific commands. Entering a question

mark "?" at the system prompt (console prompt) displays a list of commands available for that

particular command mode.

From each mode a specific command is used to navigate from one command mode to another. The

standard order to access the modes is as follows: User EXEC mode, Privileged EXEC mode,

Global Configuration mode, and Interface Configuration mode. The following figure illustrates the

command mode access path.