In order to remotely access the CLI of your switch, you must use an SSH or Telnet client. Accessing the CLI allows commands to be entered in a terminal-based window. If you prefer to configure using terminal commands on your switch through the CLI rather than the. Whether you're configuring a router, monitoring a switch, or troubleshooting an access point, the ability to manage devices remotely is a fundamental skill for network engineers. By the end, you'll know. They are the widely used local switch console port login, the remote login by Telnet, and HTTP login through a web browser which serves as the graphic alternative to the former method with command-line. You can protect access to a device's configuration by entering the security configuration.