Telnet Information
By using a 'terminal'
or simply a telnet program, you can use powerful commands as if
you were working at a DOS prompt. Telnet allows you to view, copy,
and delete files, change system settings, and control hardware.
How to Use Telnet:
1. Open Telnet.exe > Most computers running Windows®
have a simple telnet program in their Windows directory. Click
the Start button, then Run, then type telnet into the dialog box
then press OK. The Telnet program should open up.
2. Connect to the Server > Telnet requires two pieces
of information to make a connection. First is the IP address,
second is the telnet port. On the Telnet menu, click 'Connect
> Remote System'. A dialog box will be displayed with the options
of 'Host Name', 'Port' and 'Term Type'. To find out the IP address
of the remote system,enter your normal email pop address, or copy
the IP address from your email setup screen. Set the 'Port' to
'telnet' (this may already be set by default). Set the 'Term Type'
to 'vt100' (this may also be set by default). Click 'Connect',
and if all goes well, you should be prompted to enter your ISP
User Name.
3. Set Telnet Options > The server software does not
automatically echo your keystrokes. To see what you have just
typed, click 'Terminal > Preferences' on the menu bar. Under
'Terminal Options' check 'Local Echo' then click OK. With that
option set, whatever you type into the terminal will be visible
to you.
Some tips about using telnet: On slow connections, expect a small
delay when data is sent through the internet. If you do not get
a response in 5-10 seconds, clear your last command by pressing
Enter. As of Beta 1.0, telnet does not support the BackSpace key,
so any commands must be typed properly. If you make a mistake,
press enter and retry the command.
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