VT`xxx` Telnet client sessions

VTxxx Telnet client sessions provide information about using this emulation type to sign on and use applications on a remote system that has a Telnet server application. This section also provides more information about VTxxx emulation.

Telnet VTxxx support enables users to sign on to platforms other than the System i™ platform as if they were on a VTxxx terminal locally attached to the system. Vtxxx client support allows users to sign on to any remote system in a TCP/IP network that supports the Vtxxx byte stream. As a Telnet user, you should be aware of the physical and operational differences between VTxxx and 5250 sessions.

Starting a VTxxx Telnet client session
You can start a Telnet client session using VTxxx emulation. You need to start the Telnet server on the remote system (the system that you want to connect to using Telnet).
VTxxx full screen considerations
As with any emulation type, you should be aware of certain considerations before using the VTxxx full-screen mode with your Telnet Server. These considerations include security concerns as well as possible error conditions and indicator lights. You can understand how to use VTxxx full-screen mode better if you become familiar with these considerations.
VTxxx emulation options
When using VTxxx full-screen mode with your Telnet server, there are a few optional procedures that you can do to personalize the emulation type. You can display the current keyboard map and then decide whether you want to change it. You can also change the control characters when using VT220 full-screen mode.
VTxxx key values
VTxxx key values provide keyboard mapping for support of VTxxx emulation. The client session support for both the VT100 and VT220 modes provides a primary and alternate keyboard map.

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Managing the Telnet client