TELNET

WHAT IS TELNET?

TELNET is a telecomunication network protocol used on the internet or local area network [LAN] connection. The term telnet is also refers to software which implements the client part of the control. Telnet is a protocol that allows you to connect to remote computers [called host] over a TCP/IP network [such as internet].

You use software called a telnet client on your computer to make a connection to a telnet server. With TELNET, you log on as a regular user with whatever privilages you may have been granted to the specific application and data on tht computer.