Quick Reference Guide

26 Using the CLI
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When starting a session, the initial mode is the User EXEC mode. Only a limited subset of
commands are available in the User EXEC mode. This level is reserved for tasks that do not change
the configuration. To enter the next level, the Privileged EXEC mode, a password is required.
The Privileged EXEC mode gives access to commands that are restricted on User EXEC mode and
provides access to the device Configuration mode.
The Global Configuration mode manages the device configuration on a global level.
The Interface Configuration mode configures specific interfaces in the device.
User EXEC Mode
After logging into the device, the user is automatically in the User EXEC command mode unless
the user is defined as a privileged user. In general, the User EXEC commands allow the user to
perform basic tests, and list system information.
The user-level prompt consists of the device host name followed by the angle bracket (>).
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