Reverse telnet will allow you to access a serial device (mode, console port) connected to a low speed serial, or async port on the terminal server. It's very handy for a single point of access to multiple router/switch consoles, and it's used to access modems that are directly connected. Check out:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios120/12cgcr/dial_ c/dcrtelnt.htm hth -Russ ""Ray Smith"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Guys, > > Correct me if I am wrong, but are there several ways of doing a reverse > telnet? When the term reverse telnet surfaces I think of a console > connection via a terminal server to another router or switch using an ip > address and port number (eg. 10.10.5.1 2001). > > However, based on what I am reading I can also connect to a US Robotics > modem via that same terminal server to configure it. I am not very savy in > the area of dial-up and would like one of you gurus to clarify for me. > Thanks > > Ray > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=21861&t=21857 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
