Windows – ‘Telnet’ is not recognized as an internal or external command
Nov17

Windows – ‘Telnet’ is not recognized as an internal or external command

KB ID 0000455 Problem Telnet client from Windows, and have it as an “Optional Extra”. For most people that’s fine, but for anyone who programs network devices, or needs to test that ports are open, or test mail flow by telnet to port 25, that’s a pain. Solution Enabling Telnet – Windows 10 1. From PowerShell execute the following command; dism /online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:TelnetClient Enabling...

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Cisco IOS – Setup Remote Telnet/SSH Management

KB ID 000093 Problem Having the ability to remotely administer network devices, means I don’t have to get my lazy carcass out of my chair and start fishing console cables out of my bag, also it saves on shoe leather, and travelling time. Solution Cisco Router / Switch – Setup Telnet Access These days people frown at Telnet. It’s an insecure protocol so your password is sent in clear text over the wire, and can be...

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