CLI Server

The CLI Server allows you to access the command mode remotely over the network using Telnet. By default, the CLI Server is disabled and remote access to the command line is not available. To connect using Telnet, the CLI server must be enabled in the configuration.

Important

Permissions configured in HTTP Server do not apply to CLI Server. CLI and CLI Server access is available to all users if enabled.

To configure the CLI Server:

In Web Manager, go to CLI Server > Configuration.

For CLI, see Config CLI Server Level.

For XML, see configgroup CLI Server.

CLI Server Configuration Settings

The following table describes the Web Manager CLI Server configuration settings.

Links to the equivalent settings for the CLI and XML reference are listed below.

For CLI, see Config CLI Server Level.

For XML, see configgroup CLI Server.

CLI Server Settings	Description
Inactivity Timeout	The amount of time CLI server will maintain the connection without activity. Enter 0 for none. Units can be minutes and/or hours.
Mode	Enables or disables the CLI server.
Interface	The interface used for the CLI server. This can be any, ap0, eth0, or wlan0.
Authentication	Enables or disables Telnet Authentication. If Telnet Authentication is enabled, the Telnet user will be challenged for a username and passowrd prior to entering the CLI.
Port	The CLI server will listen on this port for connections.