Services
Configure telnet access
By default, the telnet service is disabled.
Note
Telnet is an insecure protocol and should only be used for backward-compatibility reasons, and
only if the network connection is otherwise secured.
Required configuration items
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Enable telnet access.
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Configure access control for the telnet service.
Additional configuration items
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Port to use for communications with the telnet service.
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Multicast DNS (mDNS) support.
See
Set the idle timeout for TX40 users
telnet service.
Enable the telnet service
The telnet service is disabled by default. To enable the service:
Web
1. Log into Digi Remote Manager, or log into the local Web UI as a user with full Admin access
rights.
2. Access the device configuration:
Remote Manager:
a. Locate your device as described in
device.
b. Click the Device ID.
c. Click Settings.
d. Click to expand Config.
Local Web UI:
a. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.
The Configuration window is displayed.
3. Click Services > telnet.
TX40 User Guide
for information about setting the inactivity timeout for the
Use Digi Remote Manager to view and manage your
Configure telnet access
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