End a Telnet client session

Use this topic to learn how to completely end your Telnet session.

When you are connected to an iSeries™ server, signing off does not necessarily end your Telnet server session. To end the session, you must enter a key or sequence of keys to put the Telnet client into a local command mode. You can then type the command to end the session. This table provides you with key sequences for ending a Telnet server session.

Ending a Telnet client session

From the iSeries server, press the Attention key and then select option 99 (End TELNET session - QUIT).
From most other systems, log off.

If you do not know what key or key sequence causes the client to enter command mode, consult either your system administrator or your Telnet client documentation.

You can also use the end connection (ENDCNN) parameter of the SIGNOFF command to sign off the system and end the Telnet connection. For example, SIGNOFF ENDCNN(*YES) returns you to the client system (if you only have one Telnet session established). Or, if you have more than one Telnet session established, the command returns you to the previous system.