Can you Telnet INTO a Digi One SP?

Question

I'm trying to Telnet INTO a Digi One SP, but have read in a Knowledge Base article that you can't Telnet in to the unit.

Am I interpreting it properly. I have software that wants to Telnet in to the serial connection and it's appearing that this is not possible.

Could someone please advise?

Thanks.

Answer 1

This is indeed possible so long as the telnet/reverse telnet service is activated. This can be checked from the root prompt of the unit:

#> set secureaccess

telnet on
reversetelnet on

Details on connecting directly to the serial port using telnet can be found here:

http://www.digi.com/support/kbase/kbaseresultdetl?id=392

Answer 2

According to http://www.digi.com/support/kbase/kbaseresultdetl?id=306

The Digi One Single Port does not have a command shell to log into for testing validation.
The available options for verifying the unit is up and running on the network are:
1. PING
2. Reverse Telnet
3. Using a browser to connect to the unit.

The kbase article you mentioned:
Console Management Configuration with PortServer TS/II and Digi One TS/RP Products

does not say Digi One SP. How do I get a root prompt on an SP?