Telnet on macOS

Jun 29, 2022

Overview
Command
- Examples

Overview

MacOS removed the telnet client in one of their updates. Telnet is an integral part of troubleshooting a Just Add Power system, and so an alternative is needed.

Command

Executed from Terminal

nc A.B.C.D 23

nc is netcat, a versatile networking tool that can create many types of connections
A.B.C.D is the IP address of the device to telnet to
23 is the port number for telnet

Examples

To connect to a switch at 192.168.0.4
- ```
nc 192.168.0.4 23
```
To connect to a Just Add Power device at 172.27.1.1
- ```
nc 172.27.1.1 23
```