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execute telnet

execute telnet

Use this command to open an Telnet connection to a remote host.

Syntax

execute telnet <ip> [port]

<ip>

IP address of the remote host.

[port]

Specify a port if not the commonly used port 23.

Example

FortiADC-VM # execute telnet 192.168.0.1

Entering character mode

Escape character is '^]'.

Remote Host login: admin

Password:

Welcome!

Remote Host #

execute telnet

Use this command to open an Telnet connection to a remote host.

Syntax

execute telnet <ip> [port]

<ip>

IP address of the remote host.

[port]

Specify a port if not the commonly used port 23.

Example

FortiADC-VM # execute telnet 192.168.0.1

Entering character mode

Escape character is '^]'.

Remote Host login: admin

Password:

Welcome!

Remote Host #