This chapter describes the command-line interface (CLI) and CLI command modes. It includes the following sections: You can connect to the switch using a terminal plugged into the console port. See Console Settings, page 1-3 for information on how to set console port. Here's the Cisco CLI Switch Command cheat sheet you need for configuring and managing Cisco switches The Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a core tool used by network administrators to configure and manage Cisco devices such as routers and switches. It provides direct control over network. Both IPv4, IPv6, and many protocols are supported for copying cores to file space on remote hosts. Although the main purpose of the switch is to provide inter-connectivity in Layer 2 for the connected devices of the network, there are myriad features and functionalities that can. Switches track each connection separately using an incremental sequence number. By default, a switch disables all VTY lines. Why Configure a Switch? Switches come with factory settings that allow for basic functionality, but to leverage their full potential, you need to apply custom configurations.
