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TELNET

Telnet is an Internet tool that is used to make connections to remote servers. Telnet allows users to "log in" to another system and work with the system's data.

There are two kinds of Telnet connections: private and public. Private connections are allowed only to "clients" of a given server. They require an authorized login and password for that server.

Public Telnet connections, on the other hand, are open to everybody. Most public Telnet connections do not require a login. When one is required, it is often the words "anonymous" or "guest." A password, if required, will usually be an E-mail address. Once on-line, one must pay attention to the directions provided because they may change from one system to the other.

• Starting /Concluding a Telnet Session
• Telnet and e-mail
• Telnet Connections

Starting/ Concluding a Telnet Session

To start a Telnent session doubleclick the NCSA Telnet application and type the address of the server you want to access (e.g.: zaphod.bennington.edu) into the host/session box. Click the Connect button, and, once you see the Telnet connection window, do the following:

• At the prompt "login." type your e-mail handle.
• At the prompt "password," type your e-mail password.
• At the prompt "&," type the command needed for the kind of service you want to get. For instance: mail -f (to see your mailbox).

There are a number of ways to quit or exit from your Telnet session. It is polite to actually "exit", rather than just shut down your computer. If a specific menu choice doesn't exist, here is a list of keystrokes that should allow you to gracefully exit the Telnet session:

• Lower case "q"
• The command "quit"
• The command "exit"
• The command "done"
• The keystrokes "Ctrl+]"
• The Keystrokes "Ctrl+d"

As you will notice, there is not one way to handle Telnet sessions. Each server is unique, and will require different commands.

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To send an e-mail message with Telnet begin by establishing your connection, and after entering your handle and password, do the following:

• At the prompt "&," type the word "mail" (without " ") and the e-mail address of the person to whom you are writing.
• At the prompt "Subject," specify the topic of your message and press the Return key.
• Write your message.
• When your are done with your message, press the Return key and type a "." (without "").
• At the prompt "Cc," write the e-mail address of the person to whom you would like to send a copy of your message (optional), and press the Return key.
• at the prompt "&" type the word "exit" if you want to leave Telnet, or the appropriate command for another service.

Try to send a messages following the above instructions. When you are done, your Telnet window should look somewhat like this one:

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Telnet Connections

UMassK12 Telnet Site

To visit the site, type the word "guest" at the prompt "login."

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