Telnet, which uses port 23, allows users
to log into and execute text-based commands when working on a remote
server.
To use Telnet, the user needs to run
Telnet.exe at the command prompt or from the Start Menu (Start |
Programs | Accessories | Telnet. Then selecting Connect | Remote
System until a dialog box appears.
In order to connect to a host, the
client must be able to resolve the name to an IP address. The user
must also specify the port to connect to (Telnet port 23) on the
remote server. VT100 is the default terminal emulation used.
If a user is having problems logging
onto a server, Telnet may still be functional. In this case, the user
can log on using Telnet and administer the problems associated with
the server. For example, if a Windows NT server crashes and displays a
Blue Screen and the server allows for a remote administration card
to be plugged in, the user is able Telnet to this card and can
determine the problem of the server and reboot it.
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