Advantages of Telnet
- It provides remote access to someone’s computer system.
- Telnet allows the user for more access with fewer problems in data transmission.
- Telnet saves a lot of time.
- The oldest system can be connected to a newer system with telnet having different operating systems.
Introduction to TELNET
Pre-Requisite: Types of Network Protocol
TELNET stands for Teletype Network. It is a type of protocol that enables one computer to connect to the local computer. It is used as a standard TCP/IP protocol for virtual terminal service which is provided by ISO. The computer which starts the connection is known as the local computer.
The computer which is being connected to i.e. which accepts the connection known as the remote computer.
During telnet operation, whatever is being performed on the remote computer will be displayed by the local computer. Telnet operates on a client/server principle. The local computer uses a telnet client program and the remote computers use a telnet server program.