Chapter 4
| System Management Commands
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line This command identifies a specific line for configuration, and to process
subsequent line configuration commands.
Syntax
line {console | vty}
console - Console terminal line.
vty - Virtual terminal for remote console access (i.e., Telnet).
Default Setting
There is no default line.
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
Telnet is considered a virtual terminal connection and will be shown as “VTY” in
screen displays such as show users. However, the serial communication parameters
(e.g., databits) do not affect Telnet connections.
Example
To enter console line mode, enter the following command:
Console(config)#line console
Console(config-line)#
Related Commands
show line (123)
show users (100)
terminal Configures terminal settings, including escape-character,
line length, terminal type, and width
PE
show line Displays a terminal line's parameters NE, PE
* These commands only apply to the serial port.
Table 17: Line Commands (Continued)
Command Function Mode