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telnet client for OS X - space-time - 12-01-2007
hi,
I am trying to log on into an Innomedia VOIP box (former Sunrocket adapter). I can log on via the Web interface, but some setting are not available. In order to access these settings, you need to telnet into the device.
i was able to telnet just fine (10.4.10) form teminal, but subsequent sessions were impossible. I cannot even type the username (admin). As soon as I type "ad", the cursor jumps to enter the password, it does not let me finish the typing the word "admin". No, I did NOT press enter after "ad".
I have read similar problems form windows users, and it turns out the MS telnet client was the problem, they used PuTTY and problems was solved. Now I looked up PuTTY and they have windows versions ready for download, as well as UNIV source code which I would have to compile. Rather that go that route (which I will if I have to), I would rather download a already compiled version (PPC please).
So, its been a long time since I used a stand-alone telnet client, I did that in OS 9, but I never used a stand-alone client in OS X.
Any recommendations please?
or even better, why does the innomedia box prompt me for a password after I type "ad" instead of "admin \enter"
here is a sample
Last login: Sat Dec 1 17:00:02 on console
Welcome to Darwin!
PowerBook:~ spacetime$ telnet 192.168.251.1
Trying 192.168.251.1...
Connected to 192.168.251.1.
Escape character is '^]'.
Enter Username:ad
Enter Password:**
Login incorrect
Enter Username:a
Enter Password:**
Login incorrect
Enter Username:in
Enter Password:
Thanks
p.s. I run out to buy some wine, when I come back I will try to log in again to this damn box. I need some wine to calm down this frustration
Re: telnet client for OS X - Forrest - 12-02-2007
First, let me state I'm no telnet expert. Second, I know when I telnet into my Tivo's, I need to enter 'telnet -K ipaddress'
The -K specifies no automatic login to the remote system. For a complete list of telnet options - see here http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Darwin/Reference/ManPages/man1/telnet.1.html
Re: telnet client for OS X - wowzer - 12-02-2007
Type 'man telnet'
It will tell you how to login as admin.
Essentially type:
telnet yourIP_or_domainname -l yourAdminName
For a local server with an IP address as 10.0.1.12 with a username of howdy, type:
telnet 10.0.1.12 -l howdy
It will prompt you for a password.
GL.
Re: telnet client for OS X - space-time - 12-02-2007
I see, will give it a shot. Thanks!
Re: telnet client for OS X - space-time - 12-02-2007
[quote wowzer]Type 'man telnet'
It will tell you how to login as admin.
Essentially type:
telnet yourIP_or_domainname -l yourAdminName
For a local server with an IP address as 10.0.1.12 with a username of howdy, type:
telnet 10.0.1.12 -l howdy
It will prompt you for a password.
GL.
Hmmm, I tried your suggestions and it does not work. Telnet refuses to take that kind of command. if I try "telnet -l admin" I get a bunch of suggestions on how to use telnet. if I just try telnet 192.168.251.1 then at least I get a username prompt.
[quote terminal]
PowerBook:~ spacetime$
PowerBook:~ spacetime$
PowerBook:~ spacetime$ telnet 192.168.251.1 -l admin
Usage: telnet [-4] [-6] [-8] [-E] [-K] [-L] [-N] [-S tos] [-X atype] [-c] [-d]
[-e char] [-k realm] [-l user] [-f/-F] [-n tracefile] [-r] [-s src_addr] [-u] [-P policy] [-y] [host-name [port]]
PowerBook:~ spacetime$ telnet 192.168.251.1
Trying 192.168.251.1...
Connected to 192.168.251.1.
Escape character is '^]'.
Enter Username:ad
Enter Password:**
Login incorrect
Enter Username:n
Enter Password:*
Login incorrect
Enter Username:
telnet> quit
Connection closed.
PowerBook:~ spacetime$
Re: telnet client for OS X - Paul F. - 12-02-2007
Hmm...
Was ZTerm ever ported to OS X?
I think that was the only Terminal program I ever used!
Re: telnet client for OS X - Paul F. - 12-02-2007
Holy Crap!
ZTerm WAS updated to OS X Native!
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/10529
Re: telnet client for OS X - wowzer - 12-02-2007
Ah...my bad. I haven't telnetted in a while. It is:
telnet -l yourname IP_address