CLI Guide

The SonicOS Enterprise Command Line Interface (E-CLI) provides a concise and powerful way to configure Dell SonicWALL network security appliances without using the SonicOS Web based management interface. You can use the CLI commands individually on the command line, or in scripts for automating configuration tasks.

This appendix contains a categorized listing of Command Line Interface (CLI) commands for SonicOS 6.2 firmware. Each command is described, and where appropriate, an example of usage is included.

For a listing of Command Line Interface (CLI) commands for SonicOS 6.2 firmware, refer to the SonicOS 6.2 CLI Reference Guide.

NOTE: The complete SonicWALL CLI Command Reference is included in the SonicOS online help. To access the Command Reference, click the Help button from the SonicOS GUI, and then navigate to Appendices > CLI Guide.

Topics:

•	Text Conventions

•	Input Data Format Specification

•	CLI Prompt Specification

•	Editing and Completion Features

•	Command Hierarchy

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Passwords

•	Factory Reset to Defaults

•	Management Methods for the SonicWALL Network Security Appliance

•	Initiating a Management Session using the CLI

•	Logging in to the SonicOS CLI

•	Configuring the Dell SonicWALL Network Security Appliance

•	Example: Configuring a Site-to-Site VPN Using the CLI