Managing the Telnet server

You should be aware of how to work with your Telnet server and how to use exit programs to control user access.

The Telnet server allows a TCP/IP user on a remote Telnet client to sign on to and run applications on the IBM® i platform. The Telnet server support negotiates the transmission of data with the remote Telnet client application for various operating modes.

The Telnet server and client applications negotiate these operating modes. The functions available to you depend on the terminal type that is negotiated.

With minimal changes to the system values, the Telnet server can support Telnet connections when TCP/IP starts. For all operating modes except ASCII line mode, the system automatically sends the sign-on display when a Telnet connection is made. For ASCII line mode, a customer application that displays data must be active.