Using the Telnet Protocol

Telnet credentials are used for the map Capture Config tool that starts Backup Running Configurations and Backup Startup Configurations. The Telnet user name, password, and port are required to connect and run configurations for devices such as routers and switches. This protocol is required only if you want to run the configuration tool for devices.

To add a Telnet protocol setting:

1. From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select Configure > Protocol Settings/Credentials. The Protocol Settings/Credentials dialog appears.
2. Click New.
3. Select Telnet, then click OK. The protocol properties dialog appears.
4. Enter a new Telnet Username.
5. Enter a new Telnet Password and the Confirm Password.

   Note: Telnet passwords are encrypted.

6. Enter a defined Telnet port. The default port number is 23.
7. Click OK to save the protocol changes.

To edit a Telnet protocol settings:

1. From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select Configure > Protocol Settings/Credentials. The Protocol Settings/Credentials dialog appears.
2. Select an existing set of Telnet credentials, then click Edit. The protocol properties dialog appears.
3. Modify the existing settings.
   • Enter a new Telnet Username.
   • Enter a new Telnet Password and the Confirm Password.

   Note: SSH user names and passwords are encrypted.

   • Enter the defined SSH port. The default port number is 23.
4. Click OK to save the protocol changes.

To delete a Telnet protocol setting:

1. From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select Configure > Protocol Settings/Credentials. The Protocol Settings/Credentials dialog appears.
2. Select an existing set of Telnet credentials, then click Delete.
3. Click OK to save the protocol changes. The Telnet credentials are removed.

See Also Configuring network protocols and credentials Using the ICMP protocol Using the SNMP protocol and credentials Using the SSH Protocol Using the VMware (VIM) protocol Using the Windows (WMI) Protocol