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remote access
Last modified: Wednesday, January 23, 2002
The ability to log onto a network from a distant location. Generally, this implies a computer, a modem, and some remote access software to connect to the network. Whereas remote control refers to taking control of another computer, remote access means that the remote computer actually becomes a full-fledged host on the network. The remote access software dials in directly to the network server. The only difference between a remote host and workstations connected directly to the network is slower data transfer speeds.
Remote access tutorial Provides a comprehensive overview of remote access by Bay Networks.
Traveling Software Home page of Traveling Software, developers of remote access software that provides connectivity to private and public networks and individual desktop PCs.
