Using the Command Prompt
TELNET
telnet [-a][-e escape char][-f log file][-l user][-t term][host [port]]
| -a | Attempt automatic logon. Same as -l option except uses the currently logged on user's name. |
| -e | Escape character to enter telnet client prompt. |
| -f | File name for client side logging |
| -l | Specifies the user name to log in with on the remote system. Requires that the remote system support the TELNET ENVIRON option. |
| -t | Specifies terminal type. Supported term types are vt100, vt52, ansi and vtnt only. |
| host | Specifies the hostname or IP address of the remote computer to connect to. |
| port | Specifies a port number or service name. |
Examples
telnet maila.microsoft.com 25
Associated Commands
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