Network Requirements for POAP 32
POAP Configuration Script 32
POAP Process 33
Power-Up Phase 35
USB Discovery Phase 35
DHCP Discovery Phase 35
Script Execution Phase 37
Post-Installation Reload Phase 38
Configuration_File_Selection_Methods 38
Serial Number-Based Configuration File Selection 38
Hostname-Based Configuration File Selection 38
MAC-Based Configuration File Selection 38
Location-Based Configuration File Selection 39
Configuration Script Syslog Logging 39
Guidelines and Limitations for POAP 39
Setting Up the Network Environment To Use POAP 40
Configuring a Switch Using POAP 40
Verifying the Device Configuration 41
CHAPTER 5 
Understanding the Command-Line Interface 43
Finding Feature Information 44
Information About the CLI Prompt 44
Command Modes 44
EXEC Command Mode 45
Global Configuration Command Mode 45
Interface Configuration Command Mode 45
Subinterface Configuration Command Mode 46
Saving and Restoring a Command Mode 47
Exiting a Configuration Command Mode 47
Command Mode Summary 48
Special Characters 49
Keystroke Shortcuts 49
Abbreviating Commands 52
Completing a Partial Command Name 52
Identifying Your Location in the Command Hierarchy 53
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