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Glossary
13
Command Line Interface
13.1
How to Connect to the CLI of the EFN324
The EFN324 has a built­in CLI (Command Line Interface) for manual configuration of the switch.
The CLI can be accessed by using either of the following:
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Remotely, using a Telnet, or a SSH (Secure Shell), session.
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Locally, via the RS232 console port.
SSH offers a more secure connection than Telnet. SSH is not described further in this guide. 13.2
Using the Console Connector Prerequisites
To be able to connect to the switch locally the following is needed.
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VT100 type terminal or a PC with HyperTerminal or similar terminal application.
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A D­sub 9 female to D­sub 9 female straight console cable.
Connecting to the switch
1.
Connect the console cable to a serial port on the PC and the console connector on the front of the EFN324.