Services Configure telnet access
Digi Connect IT® 4 User Guide
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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
n Enable telnet access.
n Configure access control for the telnet service.
Additional configuration items
n Port to use for communications with the telnet service.
n Multicast DNS (mDNS) support.
See Set the idle timeout for Connect IT 4 users for information about setting the inactivity timeout for
the 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 Use Digi Remote Manager to view and manage your
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.