26 Using the CLIWhen starting a session, the initial mode is the User EXEC mode. Only a limited subset of commandsare available in User EXEC Mode. This level is reserved for tasks that do not change the configuration.To enter the next level, the Privileged EXEC mode, a password is required.The Privileged mode gives access to commands that are restricted on EXEC mode and provides access tothe device Configuration mode.The Global Configuration mode manages the device configuration on a global level.The Interface Configuration mode configures specific interfaces in the device.User EXEC ModeAfter logging into the device, the user is automatically in User EXEC command mode unless the user isdefined as a privileged user. In general, the User EXEC commands allow the user to perform basic tests,and list system information.The user-level prompt consists of the device "host name" followed by the angle bracket (>).The default host name is "Console" unless it has been changed using the hostname command in theGlobal Configuration mode.Privileged EXEC ModePrivileged access is password protected to prevent unauthorized use because many of the privilegedcommands set operating system parameters: The password is not displayed on the screen and is casesensitive.Privileged users enter directly into the Privileged EXEC mode. To enter the Privileged EXEC mode fromthe User EXEC mode, perform the following steps:1 At the prompt enter the command enable and press . A password prompt is displayed.2 Enter the password and press . The password is displayed as "*". The Privileged EXEC modeprompt is displayed. The Privileged EXEC mode prompt consists of the device "host name" followedby "#".To return from Privileged Exec mode to User EXEC mode, type the disable command at the commandprompt.console>console#5400_CLI.book Page 26 Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:33 PM
