Types of IP address

[Nokia]

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...e+Search&meta=

[mates]

Im trying to post on somewhat relevent grounds; how can one setup a static IP on a local machine then use another to access that computer through telnet. I want to practice on a local network but would it be possible to do this through the information highway?
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[Nokia]

You'll need to install a Telnet server on the host you want to Telnet on to. If you want to connect to it over the internet (which I wouldn't recommend) you will need to configure your router and/or firewall to forward connection to port 23 to the relevant host.

[nihil]

As stated, Telnet is not recommended for internet use. It came to life around 1970 and was largely used on private networks. There wasn't much in the way of an "internet" back then, certainly not how we know it today.

The main point is that security was not a major issue back then, such as it is now. Telnet is fundamentally insecure as it does not encrypt traffic, and most versions do not have strong authentication so "man-in-the-middle" attacks are quite possible.

There are other vulnerability issues as well, depending on which flavour you are using.

I would suggest that you take a look at "PUTTY" which will give you the feel of Telnet but is rather more secure.

http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/

Basically, Telnet should not be used over the public internet.

[Alec Empire]

The main point is that security was not a major issue back then, such as it is now. Telnet is fundamentally insecure as it does not encrypt traffic

Im tired of people saying that while logged into something that can be sniffed out along with the rest of their online activities.

Seems like a cheap shot at promoting software. I can play that game aswell.

"Wow, Look everyone! Poderosa has better SUCKurity! And it even has features that are so cool... you'll never use them."

[nihil]

Im tired of people saying that while logged into something that can be sniffed out along with the rest of their online activities.

Well, it happens to be very true. In the case of Telnet, you are sending unencrypted information which may or may not matter, but why take risks?

PUTTY is basically Telnet with encryption and some more controls/options. Hardly rocket science, and it is free.

Seems like a cheap shot at promoting software. I can play that game aswell.

It is freeware, and an improvement on Telnet, that is now 37 years old. Hell, you don't still boot DOS 1.0 do you? If I wanted to promote something, I would at least go for VPN or the like?