Popular Telnet Clients

The following chart lists some of the more popular Telnet clients that are used on campus. If you use any of these clients and want to verify that it is configured for authenticated encryption, follow the links.

Telnet client:	Details
*SSH Secure Shell	NO ACTION IS NECESSARY. SSH Secure Shell uses a secure authentication method. Link to SSH Secure Shell documentation
*Terminal (for Mac)	Terminal offers a SSH connection option. Be sure to select that option when connecting to our servers. Link to Terminal documentation
Nifty Telnet	Switch to using SSH Secure Shell now! Visit the My Andrew web service and follow steps to download and install the SSH Secure Shell client. Link to SSH Secure Shell documentation
CMU Telnet	Switch to using Terminal for Mac now! Link to Terminal documentation

*Indicates Telnet client that is supported by Computing Services.

Last Updated: February 1, 2007