CRT is a terminal emulation program for Windows developed by VanDyke Software. It provides you with a secure and reliable way to access remote systems, manage network devices, and perform various administrative tasks.
General notes
One of the main advantages of this software is its enhanced security, since it offers robust encryption algorithms, including SSH, TLS, SSL protocols. This enables you to establish communication and protect sensitive data.
The utility features support for a wide range of connectivity options, allowing you to join various types of systems and devices. You can use SSH, Telnet, Serial, and Rlogin. This flexibility makes CRT suitable for managing diverse network infrastructure, including routers, switches, UNIX/Linux servers, and more. If you want to remotely shutdown computers in a LAN setting, you may try a special tool called LanShutDown.
Session management
The program gives you advanced session management capabilities, so you are able to organize and streamline your remote connections efficiently. It is possible to create session profiles with specific settings for different hosts.
Additionally, there is an option to save and manage bookmarks, simplifying the process of accessing frequently used systems. Please note that the application is no longer supported by the development team as it was superseded by a modern software solution called SecureCRT.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- enables you to access and manage remote systems;
- you can choose from a number encryption protocols;
- there is an option to customize interface appearance.