Telnet

Telnet is a command-line tool that provides access to a command-line interface on a remote host. It may also be used to test Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) connectivity. These activities will show you how to use Telnet.

Readings

• Wikipedia: Telnet

Lessons

• Internet Protocol Analysis - Transport Layer

Activities

• Install the Telnet Client (Windows)
• Test an HTTP Connection
• Test an SMTP Connection

References

• Microsoft TechNet: Telnet commands