telnet client for OS X

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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