18-1
Chapter 18: General Commands
These commands are used to control the command access mode, configuration
mode, and other basic functions.
enable
This command activates Privileged Exec mode. In privileged mode, additional
commands are available, and certain commands display additional information. See
“Understanding Command Modes” on page 17-6.
Syntax
enable [level]
level - Privilege level to log into the device.
The device has two predefined privilege levels: 0: Normal Exec,
15: Privileged Exec. Enter level 15 to access Privileged Exec mode.
Default Setting
Level 15
Command Mode
Normal Exec
Command Usage
• “super” is the default password required to change the command mode from
Normal Exec to Privileged Exec. (To set this password, see the enable
password command on page 21-3.)
Table 18-1 General Commands
Command Function Mode Page
enable Activates privileged mode NE 18-1
disable Returns to normal mode from privileged mode PE 18-2
configure Activates global configuration mode PE 18-2
show history Shows the command history buffer NE, PE 18-3
reload Restarts the system PE 18-4
prompt Customizes the CLI prompt GC 18-4
end Returns to Privileged Exec mode any
config.
mode
18-4
exit Returns to the previous configuration mode, or exits the CLI any 18-5
quit Exits a CLI session NE, PE 18-5
help Shows how to use help any NA
? Shows options for command completion (context sensitive) any NA
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