
Chapter 18: Access Management and Security (CLI)
Blocking Telnet Access (CLI)
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Blocking Telnet Access (CLI)
You can block telnet access to the unit. By default, telnet access is not blocked.
To block telnet access, enter the following command:
root> platform security protocols-control telnet admin set disable
To unblock telnet access, enter the following command:
root> platform security protocols-control telnet admin set enable
To display whether telnet is currently allowed (enable) or blocked (disable), enter the following command:
root> platform security protocols-control telnet show
Note
When you block telnet, any current telnet sessions are immediately disconnected.