Configure Services
Telnet/SSH

The Services > Telnet/SSH page and settings are shown in Figures and . By default, telnet is enabled on the AP, which requires a username and password combination. Select Enabled to allow Telnet access to the management system.

The IOS CLI configuration is shown in Figure .

Follow these steps to browse to access the CLI using a Telnet session. These steps are for a PC running Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application. Check the PC operating instructions for detailed instructions for the operating system.

  1. Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet.
  2. When the Telnet window appears, click Connect and select Remote System.
  3. Enter the IP address of the AP (BVI1 address)

If Telnet is not listed in the Accessories menu, select Start > Run, type Telnet in the entry field, and press Enter. Figure displays a Telnet connection using PuTTY.

If Telnet is not used for management, then disable it for greater security. SSH will be covered in the Security Module 8.