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Telnet FAQ |
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is Telnet? |
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Telnet
is a tool that lets you log in to other computers over
the Internet. Telnet is text-based; there's no pointing
or clicking. All your navigation is done via the keyboard.
When
you telnet into your virtual server, you will be connected
remotely to the Unix operating system. Thus, you can
type in UNIX commands and manipulate your website. For
more information on UNIX commands we have a UNIX FAQ.
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| How
Do I Log into My Account with Telnet? |
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If
you're going to Telnet in from a SLIP / PPP account
(via modem using Windows or Macintosh graphical software)
look for an icon on your screen labeled "Telnet"
(or possibly "Terminal") to start a Telnet
session. Using Windows, there should be a Telnet.exe
file in your Windows directory.
If
you don't have the software already installed, here
are some Telnet programs that you can download through
your Web browser.
- Tera
Term (Windows)
- NetTerm
(Windows)
- CRT
(Windows)
- NCSA
Telnet (Macintosh)
Configure your Telnet program as follows:
- Host:
your-domain.com
- Emulation:
VT100 If the screen looks jumbled or keys will
not function properly, try ANSI.
- Telnet
Port: 23
After you have configured it, make sure you are connected
to the internet and click on Connect. Login with your
user name and password when prompted.
Please
note that you can only telnet to your UNIX shell account.
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| What
Can I do with Telnet? |
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connected and past the Telnet prompt, then you are actually
connected to our server. Most often, users will change
their password, perform file maintenance and install or
set 'permissions' for special programs you want to run
on their web site. For more information on UNIX commands,
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