Using Cisco IOS XE Software
This chapter provides information to prepare you to configure the Cisco ASR 100Series Routers:
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Accessing the CLI Using a Router Console
The following sections describe how to access the command-line interface (CLI) using a
directly-connected console or by using Telnet or a modem to obtain a remote console:
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Accessing the CLI Using a Router Console, page 1
Using the Auxiliary Port, page 4
Using Keyboard Shortcuts, page 5
Using the History Buffer to Recall Commands, page 5
Understanding the Command Mode, page 6
Understanding the Diagnostic Mode, page 7
Getting Help, page 8
Using the no and default Forms of Commands, page 11
Saving Configuration Changes, page 12
Managing Configuration Files, page 12
Filtering the Output of the show and more Commands, page 13
Powering Off a Router, page 14
Finding Support Information for Platforms and Cisco Software Images, page 14
Accessing the CLI Using a Directly-Connected Console, page 2
Accessing the CLI from a Remote Console Using Telnet, page 3
Accessing the CLI from a Remote Console Using a Modem, page 4