Master rlogin: Remote Linux Login Command and Options Explained
This guide explains the rlogin command for remote Linux login, detailing its syntax, a comprehensive list of options with their meanings, and provides a practical example illustrating how to connect to a remote host using rlogin.
rlogin: Remote Login
Function Description
rlogin command is used to log in from the current terminal to a remote Linux host.
Command Syntax
rlogin [remote_host] [options]Option Meanings
-L : Allows the rlogin session to run in litout mode.
-8 : Recognizes only 8-bit characters.
-ec : Sets the escape character to c.
-c : Requires confirmation before disconnecting with “~”.
-7 : Forces 7-bit transmission.
-d : Enables debugging of the TCP socket used for communication with the remote host.
-k : Requires ticket information from the remote host.
-F : Grants a forwardable local authentication to the remote host.
-t <terminal_type> : Sets the terminal type.
-a : Forces the remote host to request a password when a blank local username is supplied.
-f : Sends a local authentication to the remote host.
-x : Starts DES encryption for data transfer.
Reference Example
Logging into a remote host:
# rlogin 192.168.1.88
Password:
Password:
Login incorrect
Login: root
Passwd: Login
incorrect
Login: kk
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