Using Telnet › Start Telnet Connections

Start Telnet Connections

To start a Telnet connection to a remote host

1. Enter /IPDIAG at the prompt.

   The Network Diagnosis Functions menu appears.

2. Enter TN - Start a Telnet Connection, and complete the following fields:
   • Host Name/Address

     Specifies the name or IP address of the remote host to which you want to start a Telnet connection.

   • Port Number

     Specifies the port number used for the Telnet connection.

     Press Enter.

     The TCP/IP: Telnet panel appears.

Other Methods of Starting Full-Screen Telnet Connections

You can start a full-screen (FS) Telnet connection as follows:

• By entering TN against a CIP resource on the IP Resource Monitor
• By entering TN against a node on the IP Node Monitor
• By applying the TN (Telnet) action against a host or router on the Trace Route Result List
• By applying the TN (Telnet) action against a router on the Routing Table
• From an OCS window by using the command:

  TELNET host_name|IP_address MODE=FS
  

• By pressing F4 (Telnet) from many panels such as channel card panels.