Re: [newbie] Can't telnet
Open a terminal and type "killall -HUP Inetd"(This stops all incoming connections. Go to the /etc directory and there should be a file named inetd.conf. Edit this file. You're looking for a line that reads: #telnet stream tcpnowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd in.telnetd It is uncommented by the #, so take it out. If the line isn't there at all, just add without the #. Go back to your terminal and type inetd(restarts incoming connections) This will allow you to telnet in. HINT: there should also be an ftp line there if you want to enable that too! Good Luck and let us know! From: "James L. Brady" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] Can't telnet Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 23:17:53 -0400 Why is it that I can not telnet into my Linux box? I can ping the linux box from any computer and even ping other computers from Linux. But, every time that I try to telnet into it I get an error message. It says something to the affect that the connection was rejected. ??? Thanks, Jlbrady MCSE, CNA _ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Click here for FREE Internet Access and Email http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: [newbie] Can't telnet
Jameschances are that the telnet-server rpm hasn't been installed. If not, it'll be on the installation CD: /mnt/cdrom/Mandrake/RPMS/telnet-server-0.14-2mdk.i586.rpm Alan "James L. Brady" wrote: Why is it that I can not telnet into my Linux box? I can ping the linux box from any computer and even ping other computers from Linux. But, every time that I try to telnet into it I get an error message. It says something to the affect that the connection was rejected. ??? Thanks, Jlbrady MCSE, CNA _ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Click here for FREE Internet Access and Email http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html
Re: [newbie] can't telnet
On Tue, 2 May 2000, _lee _kinkade wrote: I can't telnet into my newly configured mandrake box, but I can surf from it. I could when it was RedHet 6.0. What is likely to be the problem? --- lee If you don't want to know the answer, don't ask the question. Check that the telnet-server package is installed. (rpm -qa |grep telnet might help you...) HTH Flupke
RE: [newbie] can't telnet
by default if you install mandrake as a workstation the installation no longer install the inetd "super server" the ftp, telnet, shell, login, talk, finger will not be avaialbe you have to install those manually -Original Message- From: _lee _kinkade [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 05:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] can't telnet I can't telnet into my newly configured mandrake box, but I can surf from it. I could when it was RedHet 6.0. What is likely to be the problem? --- lee If you don't want to know the answer, don't ask the question.
RE: [newbie] can't telnet
I can't telnet into my newly configured mandrake box, but I can surf from it. I could when it was RedHet 6.0. What is likely to be the problem? Check that the telnet-server package is installed. (rpm -qa |grep telnet might help you...) I have also seen some great things with the security settings. If you are truly new to Linux, and are just messing around with a home box, I recommmend using the crackers welcome approach for the first while. It will give you the freedom to roam through your box without having to stop and start services all the time. If you went with HIGH or PARANOID security settings you may have to make sure that telnet is not commented out in /etc/inetd.conf and that the computer you are trying to telnet from is listed in your /etc/hosts.allow file like so= in.telnetd: xxx.xxx.xxx.0/255.255.255.0 (for an entire subnet) or in.telnetd: 192.168.0.2 (for a specific computer addey) Speaking Freely: Telnet is just not a good option for any kind of computer comms. Very easy to eavesdrop on and collect information about the network you are on. Passwords and usernames are snatched with ease, and before you know it, YOU could be locked out of your box. I seriously recommend going to ssh1 or ssh2. There are quite a few programs out there (very few are free) that will allow you to do this. If you are attempting to connect from a windows box, PUTTY.exe is a great start, although not very robust...its free :) Secure CRT is my prefered ssh client from a windows enviroment..you can test it out for 30 days on www.vandyke.com If you have any more questions about this...I am not an expert, but I am learning just as you and would be happy to discuss security issues and whatnot. Kat
Re: [newbie] Can't telnet in
El Thu, 21 Oct 1999, escribiste: I just set up a Mandrake 6.1 box but can't telnet in. I think there's a file that I need to edit somewhere in /etc but not too sure what it is. Any help would be appreciated. Thx MCSE = Must Consult Somewhere Else -- Hi everybody. To solve this problem you need to install the package telnet-server*mdk.rpm . Hasta Luego. .--. |o_o | "ES TIEMPO DE LIBERTAD" | \-/ | //\ \ (| | ) /'\_ _/`\ \___)=(___/ Miguel(Venezuela)
Re: [newbie] Can't telnet in
On Thu, 21 Oct 1999, you wrote: I just set up a Mandrake 6.1 box but can't telnet in. I think there's a file that I need to edit somewhere in /etc but not too sure what it is. Any help would be appreciated. I believe the telnet server has been separated out from the telnet client. You must go and get the telnet server RPM and install it. This started with Mandrake 6.0. John
