Simple connections via the Local Shell or Address Bar

Simple connections via the Local Shell or Address Bar

You can connect to a remote computer quickly by entering a command in the Local Shell or at the Address Bar.

To connect to a remote computer in the Local Shell:

Enter one of the following commands at the local prompt:

  • [C:\~]$ telnet hostname

  • [C:\~]$ ssh hostname:22

  • [C:\~]$ rlogin hostname

  • [C:\~]$ open session_name

 

Note

If the remote computer doesn't use the default port, you need to provide a port number at the end of the command. 

 

To connect to a remote computer at the Address Bar:

  1. Enter one of the following commands into the Address Bar:

    • hostname_or_ip

    • telnet://hostname

    • ssh://hostname

    • rlogin://hostname

  2. Press the Enter key or click Go.