System information

Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Overview

The CLI is a text-based command interface for configuring and monitoring the

access point. The CLI gives you access to the access point’s full set of

commands while providing the same password protection that is used in the

web browser interface.

Accessing the CLI

The CLI is accessed through the access point console. You can access the

console out-of-band by directly connecting a terminal device to the access

point, or in-band by using Telnet or a Secure Shell (SSH) client.

Direct Console Access

To connect a console directly to the access point, use a null-modem cable or

an HP serial cable, part number 5184-1894 (shipped with many HP ProCurve

switches). Connect the serial cable between a PC or VT-100 terminal to be

used as a console and the access point’s Console port. Configure the PC

terminal emulator as a DEC VT-100 (ANSI) terminal or use a VT-100 terminal,

and configure either one to operate with these settings:

• 9600 baud

• 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and flow control set to None

• For the Windows Terminal program, also disable (uncheck) the “Use

Function, Arrow, and Ctrl Keys for Windows” option

• For the Hilgraeve HyperTerminal program, select the “Terminal keys”

option for the “Function, arrow, and ctrl keys act as” parameter

When correctly connected to the access point, press

[Enter] to initiate the

console session.

For more information on connecting to the access point’s Console port, refer

to the Installation and Getting Started Guide.

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