Introduction   1

  You use the ComOS commands to configure, monitor, and debug the PortMaster 4 via the command line interface. The PortMaster 4 runs on ComOS releases 4.0 and later.

  For more detailed information on how to use these commands, see the PortMaster 4 Configuration Guide , the PortMaster Routing Guide , and the PortMaster Troubleshooting Guide .

  You can also configure the PortMaster 4 with the PMVision^TM graphical user interface (GUI) for Microsoft Windows, UNIX, and other platforms supporting the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). Access PMVision online help for more information.

  Note ¯ You must use the command line interface to configure certain ComOS features.

 

       Accessing the Command Line Interface

  Refer to the PortMaster 4 Installation Guide  for information on attaching to a console before attempting to configure your PortMaster with the command line interface.

  To access the command line interface:

  1. Connect via Telnet to the PortMaster 4 or connect to a console port--C0 or C1--and log in as follows:

Login: !root  Hit return twice to get to a Command prompt.

  Note ¯ If you are unable to log in to your PortMaster, refer to the PortMaster 4 Installation Guide .

  2. Configure your PortMaster with commands described in this reference.

  For detailed configuration instructions, see the PortMaster 4 Configuration Guide and the PortMaster Routing Guide and PortMaster Troubleshooting Guide.