Proxim AP-2000 User Manual

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Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
This section describes the AP’s Command Line (CLI) Interface. CLI commands can be used to initialize, configure, and 
manage the Access Point.
CLI commands may be entered in real time through a keyboard or submitted with CLI scripts.
CLI Batch file is a user-editable configuration file that provides a user-friendly way to change the AP 
configuration through a file upload. The CLI Batch file is an ASCII file that facilitates Auto Configuration 
because it does not require the user to access one of the AP’s management interfaces to make configuration 
changes as is required with the proprietary TLV format configuration file. 
The CLI is available through both the Serial Port interface and over the Ethernet interface using Telnet. 
NOTE
All CLI commands and parameters are case-sensitive.
General Notes
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge
To use this document effectively, you should have a working knowledge of Local Area Networking (LAN) concepts, 
network access infrastructures, and client-server relationships. In addition, you should be familiar with software setup 
procedures for typical network operating systems and servers.
Notation Conventions
Computer prompts are shown as constant width type. For example: [Device-Name]>
Information that you input as shown is displayed in bold constant width type. For example: 
[Device name]> set ipaddr 10.0.0.12
The names of keyboard keys, software buttons, and field names are displayed in bold type. For example: Click the 
Configure button.
Screen names are displayed in bold italics. For example, the System Status screen.
Important Terminology
Configuration Files - Database files containing the current Access Point configuration. Configuration items include 
the IP Address and other network-specific values. Config files may be downloaded to the Access Point or uploaded 
for backup or troubleshooting.