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Use the :vxdiag_memshow command to display information on the access point's free and allocated memory. The access point's current memory information might look like the following example:

These are descriptions for each information column:

• Status -- The memory statuses described in the table, including current free memory, current allocated memory, and cumulative allocated memory, which is the total bytes and blocks of memory ever allocated by the access point.
• bytes -- The memory for each status described in bytes.
• blocks -- The memory for each status described in contiguous blocks; indicates the level of fragmentation in the access point's memory.
• avg block -- The average block size; simply put, the number in the bytes column divided by the number in the blocks column.
• max block -- The maximum contiguous memory block available.

Follow these steps to enter the memory use diagnostic command:

Note These steps describe opening the CLI with Telnet. If the access point is configured to block Telnet access, refer to the Cisco Aironet Access Point Software Configuration Guide.

1. On your computer's Start menu, select Programs > Accessories > Telnet.
   
   If Telnet is not listed in your Accessories menu, select Start > Run, enter Telnet in the entry field, and press Enter.
   
   
2. When the Telnet window appears, click Connect, and select Remote System.
   
   Note In Windows 2000, the Telnet window does not contain pull-down menus. To start the Telnet session in Windows 2000, enter open followed by the access point's IP address.
   
   
3. In the Host Name field, enter the access point's IP address and click Connect.
   
   Note: Access point firmware 12.00T and later supports Secure Shell (SSH) sessions.
   
   
4. Press = to display the access point's home page.
   
   
5. Enter :vxdiag_memshow and press Enter. The memory use table appears.