How to Install and Use Telnet on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Introduction

Telnet is a network protocol used for remote access to servers and network devices. Installing and using Telnet on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS allows you to establish connections to remote hosts and execute commands. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing and using Telnet on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• An Ubuntu 22.04 LTS system with sudo privileges
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Telnet Client

Open a terminal on your Ubuntu 22.04 system and install the Telnet client package:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install telnet

Step 2: Use Telnet to Connect to a Remote Host

To connect to a remote host using Telnet, use the following command syntax:

telnet remote_host remote_port

Replace “remote_host” with the hostname or IP address of the remote host, and “remote_port” with the port number you want to connect to.

Step 3: Example – Connecting to a Remote Host

For example, to connect to a remote host with the IP address “192.168.1.100” on port “23” (the default Telnet port), use the following command:

telnet 192.168.1.100 23

Step 4: Use Telnet Commands

Once connected, you can use various Telnet commands to interact with the remote host. Some common Telnet commands include:

• open – Open a connection to a remote host
• close – Close the current Telnet session
• quit – Exit Telnet
• send – Send data to the remote host

Step 5: Disconnect from the Remote Host

To disconnect from the remote host and exit Telnet, use the quit command:

quit

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed and used Telnet on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. You can now establish connections to remote hosts and execute commands using the Telnet protocol.