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System and VoIP Functionalities
2.2.3 Using CLI Shortcuts
The MSBG CLI provides several shortcuts to help you configure your MSBG product more
easily. See the following table for descriptions.
Table 2-1: CLI Shortcuts
Shortcut Description
Up arrow key To re-display a previously entered command, use the Up arrow key.
Continuing to press the Up arrow key cycles through all commands
entered, starting with the most recent command.
<Tab> key Pressing the <Tab> key after entering a partial (but unique) command
completes the command, displays it on the command prompt line, and
waits for further input.
Pressing the <Tab> key after entering a partial and not unique command
displays all completing options.
?
The MSBG CLI contains help to guide you through the configuration
process. Using the question mark, do one of the following:
Displays a list of all subcommands in the current mode. For example:
(config)# interface ?
BVI bridge interface
GigabitEthernet GigabitEthernet
vlan Vlan interface
Displays a list of available commands beginning with certain letter(s). For
example:
(config)# interface G?
GigabitEthernet GigabitEthernet
Obtains syntax help for a specific command by entering the command, a
space, and then a question mark (?). The MSBG CLI displays the range of
values and a brief description of the next parameter expected for that
particular command. For example:
(config)# interface vlan ?
[1-3999] Vlan ID
In case there is a command that can be invoked (all its arguments are
inserted), using the question mark at its end displays <cr>. For example:
(config)# logging host 10.1.1.1 ?
<cr>
<Ctrl + A>
Jump to the beginning of the displayed command line. This shortcut is