Send Background Commands to Telnet Server
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Vista
You can use this procedure to send instructions to the Telnet server.
There are times when you need to send a special command to your Telnet server, but you cannot because the program you are using in the Telnet session cannot be interrupted. You can use this procedure to send instructions to the Telnet Server from command mode that might allow you to regain control of your session.
Telnet Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ao |
Aborts output |
ayt |
Sends an "Are you there?" message |
esc |
Sends the Telnet Client Escape character to change Telnet mode |
ip |
Interrupts the current process |
synch |
Performs the Telnet synchronization operation |
Any user account can be used to complete this procedure.
To send a command to the Telnet server
On the Telnet client, switch to command mode. See Switch Between Session Mode and Command Mode.
At the Microsoft Telnet> command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER.
send command
Where command is one of ao, ayt, esc, ip, or synch.
Telnet Client sends the command to the Telnet server. Any output generated by the command, such as the Telnet server replying "yes" to the ayt command is displayed.
See Also
Concepts
Configure the Telnet Terminal Type
Change the Telnet Client Escape Character
Disconnect from a Telnet Server
Control Which Environment Variables Can Be Viewed by a Telnet Server
Use Asian Languages with Telnet