cmd could not connect to the host on port 23

[dannyd43]

Microsoft Telnet> o
< 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

 

[Agent Zach]

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.

 

[dannyd43]

thanks for trying but no it still said the same thing

 

[brady]

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.

 

[dannyd43]

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