Installing the Telnet client
In this tutorial “how to”, we will see how to install the Telnet client on Windows Server. The Telnet client is a very useful command line utility to diagnose certain connection problems or to connect to the administration of certain equipment such as switches.
Open the Add Roles and Features Wizard
From the server manager where the Telnet client will be installed, click on Add roles and functionalities.
Skip the “Before You Begin” section
When the Next client assistant is launched.
Installation type : Role-based or feature-based installation
Choose Role-based or feature-based installation and click Next
Server selection : choose the server where to install the Telnet client
Choose the option Select a server from the server pool, click on the server in the pool and click Next.
Server roles : skip the list
Client on Next to pass the list of roles.
Features : select Client Telnet
In the list of features, check the box for Client Telnet and client on Next.
Start the installation
Confirm the addition of the “Client Telnet ” functionality by clicking on Install.
Wait while installing the Telnet client
Wait during the installation.
Close the wizard after installation is complete
Once the installation is complete, click on Close to exit the wizard.