The word "TELNET" is spelled phonetically as ˈtɛlnɛt. The first syllable "TEL" is pronounced with the short "e" sound /ɛ/, followed by the consonant cluster "nt". The second syllable "NET" is pronounced with the short "e" sound /ɛ/ as well, followed by the final consonant "t". This spelling accurately reflects the pronunciation of the word, as it is used to refer to a network protocol that enables a user to remotely access another computer or device over the internet.
TELNET is a computer networking protocol used to establish a remote terminal or command-line interface connection between two computers over a network. It allows users to log into and control a remote computer as if they were physically present at the machine.
TELNET operates on the client-server model, where one computer acts as the "client" and another as the "server." The client establishes a TCP/IP connection with the server using the Telnet protocol, typically on port 23. Once connected, the client can send commands and receive responses from the server.
TELNET is a text-based protocol, meaning that all communication is transmitted as plain text. This allows users to interact with the remote computer by entering commands via their local terminal and receiving the corresponding output from the remote system. It supports a variety of terminal emulations, enabling the client machine to simulate different types of terminals, such as VT100, ANSI, or DEC, providing a seamless user experience across different system architectures.
Security concerns associated with TELNET have led to its decline in popularity in favor of more secure protocols like SSH (Secure Shell). TELNET transmits information, including login credentials, in plain text, making it vulnerable to eavesdropping and interception. However, it remains in use in certain legacy systems and as a debugging or diagnostic tool.
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