Dell PowerConnect 3348 User's Guide - Page 100

www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Line Interface-Contains commands to configure the management connections. These include commands such as line speed and timeout settings. • IP Access-List-Contains commands to manage access lists. The commands create and maintain the lists. • Ethernet-Contains commands to manage port configuration. • Management Access List-Contains commands to define access lists for management. Access lists are used to manage access authorization and user authentication. • MAC List-Configures conditions required to allow traffic based on MAC addresses. Starting the CLI PowerConnect 3324/3348 can be managed over a direct connection to the console port or via a Telnet connection. PowerConnect 3324/3348 is managed by typing command keywords and parameters at the command prompt. Using the CLI is similar to entering commands on a UNIX system. If access is via a Telnet connection, ensure the device has an IP address defined and that the workstation used to access the device is connected to the device prior to using CLI commands. For more information about configuring an initial IP Address, see "Initial Configuration". Console Connection To start the CLI: 1 Start the device and wait until the startup prompt Console> is displayed. 2 Configure the device and enter the necessary commands to complete the required tasks. 3 When finished, exit the session by entering quit or exit. To log off the current user and log on a new user, type the login command in the Privileged EXEC command mode. NOTE: Telnet sessions are automatically disconnected after remaining idle for a user-defined time period. 100 Getting Started