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Chapter 1

CLI Concepts

This chapter presents tips for working with the System Director command line inter-

face (CLI). It describes the various command modes, provides some tips for getting

help, using the history functions, and customizing the prompt and terminal charac-

teristics. The following sections are included in this guide:

 Getting Started

 CLI Command Modes

 Command Line-Only Commands

 Abbreviating Commands

 Using No and Default Forms of Commands

 Getting Help

 Using Command History

 Finding Words in show Command Output

 Customizing the CLI Prompt

 Manipulating Terminal Characteristics

 Ending a Session

Getting Started

To start using the Command Line Interface:

1. Connect to the controller using the serial console or Ethernet port, or remotely

with a telnet or SSH2 connection once the controller has been assigned an IP

address.

To assign the controller an IP address, refer to the “Initial Setup” chapter of the

Meru System Director Getting Started Guide.

2. At the login prompt, enter a user ID and password. By default, the

guest and

admin user IDs are configured.

— If you log in as the user admin, with the admin password, you are

automatically placed in privileged EXEC mode.