You will be able to control a W8 computer remotely if you use Telnet. This tool is disabled by default by the SW, so to enable this function you will have to follow the step by step that we will show you.
But this is not all, You will also have to know the aspects that you must take into account before enabling Telnet on your PC. You will know the chances that you will be attacked by hackers.
We invite you to continue reading this post so that you know what the data transmission protocol based on TCP-type connections is about.
What should we take into account when enabling Telnet on our PC?
Telnet is a data transmission protocol used to remotely control a computer with an operating system Windows 8 based on TCP / IP connections and through port 23. In this way, the PC that is controlled acts as a server waiting for the client's actions Telnet. Keep in mind that the exchange of data packets is not done in encrypted mode, so any intruder can intercept the communication between the server-client and know what is being talked about.
Another issue that you should take into account is that Telnet does not support access to all servers, so you must know precisely if you can use this type of technology. Also, you will have to handle general Unix commands and some specific Telnet commands, making it a platform that is not intended for novice users. This means that you will not only have to enable Telnet in Windows 8, but also you must be internalized of the actions that you can do.
Learn step by step how to activate Telnet to control your Windows 8 remotely
The steps you must perform to remotely manage a Windows 8 computer by activating Telnet are the following:
- Go to Start Menu and select the tool Programs.
- Then click Enable or disable Windows features.
- Find the function Telnet client and click on it to check the box.
- Tap on To accept.
- After a few minutes the activation process will end, so you will see a message in which Windows reports that he has completed the whole process.
- Go to the command line to start using Telnet.