Re: Why can't rlogin??

From: Jerry Smiley (jsmiley_at_nc.rr.com)
Date: 02/08/04


Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 01:36:40 GMT

Frank wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I configured both my Laptop and Desktop in a way I can ping each
> other, through the following files:
>
> /etc/hosts
> /etc/sysconfig/network
> /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0
>
> (Distro=RedHat)
>
> The problem is that I'm not being able to use this capability in any
> way,i.e.,if I try $rlogin, $telnet, $ssh, to the remote computer, the
> message is allways the same ** Conection Refused ** !?
>
> I would like to have basic services, such as once I connect the
> Laptop, I'd like to have access to some mounted directories from the
> Desktop, or alternativelly do a remote login...
>
> What's missing?
> Can someone help me??
>
> Thanks
> frank

If you are attempting to use the linux box as the server, make sure
that the network services are enabled for each server you are attempting
to connect to...

Such as telnet port 23....look at the inetd file and make sure it is
enable to start doing boot...

If telnet server is active you should be able to do the command

netstat -nat

You should see port 23 telnet port in a listen state...



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