telnet-server question

["Gerry Maddock" <gerrym futuremetals com>]

I originally posted this email to rhn-users list and they suggested I send
it here. First off, I know ssh is more secure than telnet, but I have
certain equipment that has to use telnet such as: In my remote branches
connected to here (the main branch) via frame-relay I have Serial dumb
terminals in my warehouse that connect via a async port to my router. From
the router I can only telnet (So I have to leave telnet open). My telnet
server is set for UNLIMITED connections and I am not running IP-CHAINS or
IP-TABLES. Even though the telnet server is set for unlimited sessions,
there are times when the server will not accept connections. The only way I
can get it to continue accepting connections is restarting xinitd. Is this a
common problem w/telnet? I saw a similar post to this question, but it was
never answered. Do you know of a fix for this?


Gerry Maddock
Systems Network Analyst
Future Metals, Inc.
5400 NW 35th Ave
FT. Lauderdale, Fl 33309
(954) 739-5350   Fax: (954)730-9543

http://www.futuremetals.com

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