how do I telnet

[Clutch]

I want to be able to telnet into a mail server from my linux machine (running Mandrake 8), but it isn't working for me. I have been trying to use ktelnet but as soon as I hit "connect" a window pops up and then closes before I can see what it is. Gtelnet when run informs me that telnet isn't installed. What do I need to do? Can't I just telnet right from a terminal window?

[linuxluis]

hey guy.


Well the first thing you should do is make sure that your telnet is running and the port is open.

I dont use telnet . I'm used to usign ssh it much better plus more secured. what version of linux do you have ?


Good luck

Bishop :cool:

[Clutch]

As I said I am running mandrake (8 if that helps). ssh gives me a secure connection refused error so I believe I am stuck with telnet, but it simply won't run for me.

[Malakin]

Just open up a terminal and use the regular telnet program "telnet 1.2.3.4" or "telnet 1.2.3.4 21" if you want to connect to a different port.

If you don't have telnet installed it's on the first CD
telnet-0.17-7mdk.i586.rpm

[Bokkenka]

If you don't have telnet installed it's on the first CD
telnet-0.17-7mdk.i586.rpm[/QB]

You'll also have to have the telnet-server RPM installed on the mail-server box. You'll find it on the install CD, too.

[ 26 August 2001: Message edited by: Bokkenka ]

[Malakin]

You'll also have to have the telnet-server RPM installed on the mail-server box. You'll find it on the install CD, too.
That depends on whether or not he's trying to telnet into port 21 or port 110. I was assuming the latter, although his statement was ambiguous.