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Using the CLI console for managed devices

Using the CLI console for managed devices

You can access the CLI console of managed devices.

To use the CLI console:
  1. Go to Device Manager.
  2. In the tree menu, select a device group, and in the bottom of the tree menu, select a device. The device dashboard displays.
  3. On the Connection Summary widget Connect to CLI via line, select TELNET or SSH.

    Connect to:

    Shows the device that you are currently connected to. Select the dropdown menu to select another device.

    IP

    The IP address of the connected device.

    Telnet | SSH

    Connect to the device via Telnet or SSH.

    Connect | Disconnect

    Connect to the device you select, or terminate the connection.

    Close

    Exit the CLI console.

    You can cut (CTRL+C) and paste (CTRL+V) text from the CLI console. You can also use CTRL+U to remove the line you are currently typing before pressing ENTER.

Using the CLI console for managed devices

You can access the CLI console of managed devices.

To use the CLI console:
  1. Go to Device Manager.
  2. In the tree menu, select a device group, and in the bottom of the tree menu, select a device. The device dashboard displays.
  3. On the Connection Summary widget Connect to CLI via line, select TELNET or SSH.

    Connect to:

    Shows the device that you are currently connected to. Select the dropdown menu to select another device.

    IP

    The IP address of the connected device.

    Telnet | SSH

    Connect to the device via Telnet or SSH.

    Connect | Disconnect

    Connect to the device you select, or terminate the connection.

    Close

    Exit the CLI console.

    You can cut (CTRL+C) and paste (CTRL+V) text from the CLI console. You can also use CTRL+U to remove the line you are currently typing before pressing ENTER.