Telnet Connection Settings

This section details settings that affect telnet connections.

Hostname or IP Address

The Hostname or IP address of the remote host.

Port

The port number of a service on a remote machine. For telnet, the default port is 23.

Connect via firewall

If your connection involves a firewall, this causes the session to connect using the current firewall settings.

See Also:

Secure Connections

Advanced Telnet Connection Settings

The advanced telnet connection settings are accessed by clicking on the Advanced button in the Session Options dialog when the telnet protocol is specified.

Will LFLOW

If Will LFLOW is selected, CRT will enable local flow control when connecting to telnet sites that support LFLOW. By default, Will LFLOW is selected.

Force character at a time mode

Selecting this option forces CRT to be in "character at a time" telnet mode. This option may be required in rare cases where telnet negotiation between the client and server does not occur correctly.

     Warning: For most users, this option should be NOT be selected.

Send SGA (port 23 only)

Selecting this option initiates telnet negotiation by sending the telnet SGA command. Most telnet servers expect this from the telnet client.

     Warning: For most users, this option SHOULD be selected.

Send SGA

If Send SGA is selected, CRT will send the DO SGA command immediately after connecting.