D-Link DWL-8500AP Product Manual - Page 125
CLI for AP Configuration, How to Access the Access Point CLI, Telnet Connection to the AP
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B CLI for AP Configuration In addition to the Web based user interface, the Unified Access Point includes a command line interface (CLI) for administering the access point. The CLI lets you view and modify status and configuration information. The following topics provide an introduction to the class structure upon which the CLI is based, CLI commands, and examples of using the CLI to get or set configuration information on an access point: • How to Access the Access Point CLI • Commands and Syntax • Getting Help on Commands at the CLI • Interface Naming Conventions • Saving Configuration Changes • Access Point CLI Commands • CLI Classes and Properties Reference How to Access the Access Point CLI You can use any of the following methods to access the command line interface (CLI) for the access point or wireless network: • Telnet Connection to the AP • SSH Connection to the AP Telnet Connection to the AP If you already deployed the network and know the IP address of your access point, you can use a remote Telnet connection to the access point to view the system console over the network. Using a Telnet connection gives you remote access to the AP system console. The only disadvantage of using Telnet is that with Telnet you cannot access the system console until the AP is fully initialized. Therefore, you cannot view AP startup messages. However, once the AP is operational, you can use a Telnet connection to view the AP system console and enter CLI commands. To use Telnet, you need a Telnet client, such as PuTTY. To use the Microsoft Windows command window for Telnet access to the AP, use the following instructions: How to Access the Access Point CLI 125