5-15 CLI Reference GuideThis chapter describes using the Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage the switch. The switch ismanaged through the CLI from a direct connection to the switch console port.Getting Started with the Command Line InterfaceUsing the CLI, network managers enter configuration commands and parameters to configure theswitch.Prerequisitesz A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft HyperTerminal. Thissoftware allows you to communicate with the switch using the console port directly.z Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software.z The console cable (RJ-45) supplied with your switch.Logging on to the CLI1) Connect the workstation to the console port using the console cable as shown in Figure 5-1.Figure 5-1 Connecting a Workstation to the switch using the Console Port2) Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which you haveconnected the cable. The settings must be set to match the default settings for the switch, whichare:z 38,400 baud (bits per second)z 8 data bitsz no parityz 1 stop bitz no hardware flow control3) Turn on the switch. The user will be prompted to press the Enter key if the switch successfullycompletes POST (power-on self test). The prompt (such as < Command-Line >) appears after theuser presses the Enter key.
