cmd could not connect to the host on port 23

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< to > towel.blinkinlights.nl...could not open connection to the host, on port 23: connect failed

this has also not worked when i have tried to connect to a IP address and i would be happy if any one could help
thanks, Dan:)

You need to Enable the Windows 7 Telnet Service.

1. Click your Start Orb.
2. Go to your Control Panel
3. Click "Uninstall a Program"
4. In the right pane, click "Turn Windows Features on or off"
5. Wait for the list to load (may take a few seconds/minutes)
6. Scroll down to "Telnet Client"
7. Check the Box
8. Then Check the box next to "Telnet Server"
9. Click OK
10. Wait (might take a few minutes)
11. Restart
12. Then try it again.

Please update with results.

thanks for trying but no it still said the same thing

most likely blocked or disabled on receiving end (website). Alternate port is 81, give that a try. Unless that's your website you're probably not going to telnet to it, unless it's improperly configured.

could you tell me how to switch the port to 81?
thanks