How can I add Telnet functionality to MPLAB® Harmony TCP/IP framework?

Follow these steps to add Telnet functionality to the MPLAB® Harmony TCP/IP framework:

  1. Open a Harmony TCP/IP project (e.g., <install-dir>/apps/tcpip/tcpip_tcp_server)
  2. Open the MPLAB® Harmony Configurator (MHC) in the MPLAB X IDE:
    • Go to Tools > Embedded > MPLAB Harmony Configurator.
  3. Expand the following selection tree and check the 'Use Telnet Server' box:
    • Go to Harmony Framework Configuration > TCPIP Stack.
  4. Click the Generate Code icon (top of the MHC window).
  5. Open the app.c file (found in the Projects window in the Source Files/app folder).
    • Locate the App_Tasks() function.
    • Add the TCPIP_TELNET_Task() function at the end of the App_Tasks state machine.
  6. Compile and run the project.

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