VMware Telnet Extension OptionLast Updated December 16, 2024
Table 1 lists the commands that establish the VMware telnet extension communication between a virtual machine and a proxy. The virtual machine initiates the connection by sending a
WILL VMWARE-TELNET-EXT
message. If the proxy accepts by responding with a DO VMWARE-TELNET-EXT
message, the virtual machine and the proxy can continue negotiation.Command | Codes |
|---|---|
WILL VMWARE-TELNET-EXT
A virtual machine request indicating that it is willing to send VMware telnet extension messages to the proxy.
IAC WILL VMWARE-TELNET-EXT 255 251 232 | 251 232 |
WON’T VMWARE-TELNET-EXT
A virtual machine notification that it is unwilling to send VMware telnet extension messages to the proxy. The virtual machine can use this command to turn off the extension option. To resume message exchange, the virtual machine and proxy must negotiate to turn on the option again ( WILL VMWARE-TELNET-EXT and DO VMWARE-TELNET-EXT ).
IAC WON’T VMWARE-TELNET-EXT 255 252 232 | 252 232 |
DO VMWARE-TELNET-EXT
A proxy response that indicates it is willing to receive VMware telnet extension messages from the virtual machine. IAC DO VMWARE-TELNET-EXT 255 253 232 | 253 232 |
DON’T VMWARE-TELNET-EXT
A proxy response that indicates it is unwilling to receive VMware telnet extension messages. The proxy can send this message at any time to stop remote serial port communication. To resume message exchange, the virtual machine and proxy must negotiate to turn on the option again ( WILL VMWARE-TELNET-EXT and DO VMWARE-TELNET-EXT ).IAC DON’T VMWARE-TELNET-EXT 255 254 232 | 254 232 |