Using telnet with RATC

RATC1 can function as a telnet server. This means that any standard telnet client program may be used to manipulate and monitor control group values for MediaMatrix products. This is useful for verifying that the configuration will allow a successful RATC connection to the MediaMatrix device.

To connect a telnet terminal to RATC1, specify to the telnet client program the MediaMatrix device name or IP address and the RATC port number (usually 1632).

RATC does not echo data input from the client, so we advise that local echo is enabled on the telnet client program, so that you can see what you are typing while you type it.

Notes:

• Although you can use a telnet style application to control MediaMatrix products with RATC, we recommend using custom software for real world applications. Telnet is handy for testing your RATC connection.
• The BEL character that precedes each error response from RATC may cause a bell sound on your telnet client computer.
• RATC supports only the minimum telnet protocol, and thus will refuse all telnet option requests from a telnet client program.