Enable Telnet (Optional)

Due to the lack of security, the username, password and all traffic is in clear-text on the wire.

Telnet must be enabled before it can be used; is disabled by default.

Note that Telnet can be disabled or enabled via Remote Console or command line interface (CLI). See Configure Device Settings Using CLI.

For information on required open ports and port protocols, see Port Access Protocol Requirements.

  1. Select Device Settings > Device Services to open the Device Services page.
  2. Change the default port, if needed.
  3. Check the Enable Telnet Access checkbox and enter the Telnet Port. Click OK to save.

See Also

Configure Device Settings from the Remote Console

Enable SSH Access (Optional)

Change HTTP and HTTPS Port Settings

Change the TCP Discovery Port

Enable Direct Port Access

IP Forwarding and Static Routes

Enable Syslog Forwarding