An Introductory Guide To TeleNet Commands

An Introductory Guide To TeleNet Commands
I don't know how many of you use TeleNet to call this system (or other
systems) but I thought this might come in handy for those that do.
Some basic info about TeleNet commands. To enter a TeleNet you must be at
the TeleNet prompt "@". You can get there two ways:
1) When you first dial TeleNet you will be at the prompt
2) When connected to a system via TeleNet you can return to TeleNet
command mode by typing "@" (See note A.)
Once you get to the prompt here are some of the commands available to you
and a brief description of what they do.
Command Function
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C xxxxxxx Connects you to a specific host or terminal.
STAT Display network port address.
FULL Set full duplex
HALF Set half duplex
DTAPE Prepares the network for bulk file transfers.
CONT Return to transfer mode from command mode.
BYE or D Disconnects you from the currently connected host.
HANGUP Tells TeleNet to hang up the phone....
TERM xx Changes your terminal type. xx can be one of the
following:
D1 = CRT's and Personal Computers
B3 = Bi-directional printers
A2 = Uni-directional printers
A5 = Slow printing terminal which
loses data on the left side
at another setting.
A9 = same as A5
= Unknown
MAIL or Requests connection to Telemail.
TELEMAIL
TEST CHAR Used to test the system if you are receiving
garbled output. Use this and look for garbled
characters or patern breaks. If you do try
adjusting your parity or contact TeleNet.
TEST ECHO If you feel your input to the system is being
garbled by your parity or contact TeleNet.
TEST ECHO If you feel your input to the system is being

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