Have you set up your /etc/hosts.allow /etc/hosts.deny files.
The linux box when it recvs a connection attempt, the inetd deamon checks
these files for access rights. You must have something in there to allow the
IP addresses of your client machines.
For example:
192.168.0.1 which is linux box
192.168.0.2 which is your windoze box
/etc/hosts.deny would have the entry like 'ALL:ALL' to deny all access.
/etc/hosts.allow would have 'AlLL: 192.168.0.2'
(Both of these on your Linux box)
The inetd deamon would disallow all connections except those listed in the
allow file.
Maybe OK to use telnet on your local NET, but would suggest you use SSH for
all other comms.
Regards,
Dave
On Thursday 25 October 2001 10:11, you wrote:
> I have a similar problem. Sorry I don't the answer for you, but if I find
> the answer to my problem I'll let you know. I have two computers, one is
> running linux as a server and the other is running win 98. I want to telnet
> from win 98 to my linux server, but I can't. It just says host refused
> connection. I don't have a firewall set up, and I do have a user account
> set up for myself on the linux machine. So I don't know why it doesn't
> work.
>
> Is the same problem you're having?
>
> mitch
>
>
>
>
>
> cvine140402@netscape.
> net (Carl Vine) To:
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> 10/25/01 12:48 AM
> Please respond to
> newbie
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I have a Dell 2400 system with a couple of NICs installed (am also
> experiencing the same issue with a laptop w. 2 NICs).
>
> Basically the problem is that I cannot telnet to any of my local hosts. I
> can ping them no problem but when it comes to telnetting, all I get is the
> login prompt, enter my username and nothing more. Eventually a message
> comes back saying the remote host closed the connection.
>
> In either case I have used netconf and setup the default route, the DNS
> etc...
>
> EG:
> machine ip, 10.10.10.100
> gateway ip, 10.10.10.1
> DNS (int) , 10.10.10.1
> host network, 203.55.65.xxx
>
> Ive disabled the 2nd interface, still no luck.
>
> If anyone can share their troubleshooting tips I would appreciate it
>
> Cheers
>
>
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