Telnet on macOS

• 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

1. To connect to a switch at 192.168.0.4

   • nc 192.168.0.4 23

2. To connect to a Just Add Power device at 172.27.1.1

   • nc 172.27.1.1 23