2000-A2-GB20-10 - 18 - February 2004Navigating the IAD Menu InterfaceMenus in the IAD configuration system are arranged hierarchically. That is,you select single-key options to navigate down to display specializedmenus and specific tasks, and press the Escape key successively toreturn back to menus higher in the interface.The specific menus, submenus and commands that display depend on theinterfaces for the specific IAD, the options configured and the security levelthat you use to log in.To select a menu item, just type the option displayed to the left of the item.Although character options are displayed in upper case, the IAD acceptsboth upper and lower case options. It is not necessary to press Enter aftertyping the selection to execute it—the IAD immediately responds with arequest for input or another menu for more options.For a hierarchical map of the Main menu, its menus and commands, seeAppendix A, Menu Map on page 250.Entering Settings and ValuesWhen the IAD requests input for a setting or configuration value, type it atthe prompt. Press the Enter key to terminate the input and proceed to thenext step.The IAD responds with error messages if a value is incorrect, or it displaysthe current menu so you can continue with related tasks.Using Default or Current ValuesThe IAD displays a default or current value in parentheses immediately tothe right of each message, just to the left of the command prompt. Toaccept this value, just press the Enter key.For example, when the following message displays:Enter a new subnet mask for this interface:(255.255.255.0) -)You may press Enter to cause the IAD to set 255.255.255.0 as thesubnet mask value. Using the Enter key to skip through default or currentvalues often speeds the process of proceeding through a family of inputsteps, to quickly get to the input step where you want to change a value.
