Telnet into gateway from Python

Python
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Is is possible to telnet or SSH into the gateway from Python? It would be nice to be able to configure the gateway directly from Python.

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If you mean python on the gateway into the gateway, see the documentation at: http://www.digi.com/wiki/developer/index.php/Module:digicli

If you mean python on a PC into remote gateway, then use the normal Python telnet library. We have example code here:
http://www.digi.com/wiki/developer/index.php/Use_Telnet_to_Configure

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To clarify… the “digicli” module allows one to execute non-interactive Digi CLI commands on the running device without the need to create a socket connection or involve “telnet”.

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What 52637p says is true - plus gateway-based Python code CAN open a telnet or ssh socket on localhost (127.0.0.1) to have a real session. You’ll just need to deal with login and authentication.

Yet digicli allows you to call once to for example “read” the TCP keepalive settings. Then call a second time if you wish to change them. So you can gain the basic effect of interaction one small transaction at a time.