Telnet Last modified: Monday, July 26, 2004
(tel´net) (n.) A terminal emulation program for TCP/IP networks such as the Internet. The Telnet program runs on your computer and connects your PC to a server on the network. You can then enter commands through the Telnet program and they will be executed as if you were entering them directly on the server console. This enables you to control the server and communicate with other servers on the network. To start a Telnet session, you must log in to a server by entering a valid username and password. Telnet is a common way to remotely control Web servers.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about Telnet . Also check out the following links! Downloadable terminal emulation applications  Provides a list of downloadable terminal emulation applications. Hytelnet Hytelnet is a hypertext browser that allows a user to gain almost instant access to all telnet-accessible sites on the Internet. This page describes the software, which is also available to download. Introduction to Telnet Introduction to using Telnet with links to downloadable Telnet software, tips, configuration information, and Telnet sites. RFC 1123 One of the most important RFCs, covering requirements for Internet client software, including Telnet, FTP, SMTP, and DNS. The Telnet Protocol Provides a technical overview of Telnet with specific information regarding remote login and Remote Virtual Terminal (RVT). Also includes a list of Telnet commands and several reference sites. Yahoo!'s Telnet page Yahoo!'s directory of Telnet.	Internet Networks host Internet terminal emulation Give Us Your Feedback Shopping Telnet Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Networking Hubs and Switches 794 Model Matches Routers 242 Model Matches Wireless Access Points 172 Model Matches Firewalls 113 Model Matches Other Network Devices 101 Model Matches