A type of connection where you use a modem to connect to another computer or an Internet provider over the phone lines.

A temporary (as opposed to dedicated) connection between machines established over some type of phone line. As an Thorn user you will dialup a POP (point-of-presence) for your connection to the Internet.

Using a computer, modem, and a standard telephone line to connect to another computer, network, or Internet Service Provider. Dialup provides ?narrowband? data transfer rates. The fastest dialup modem offers a speed of 56Kbps, although line speeds may be slower than what a modem is capable of handling.

A communication line, usually a regular telephone line. Your computer and modem dials a phone number to access another computer system.

Dialup describes the kind of connection you have if you dial a number through your computer to connect to your ISP. Dialup differentiates standard phone line connections from other, higher speed lines that maintain a constant connection between two points, such as T1 lines.

refers to a connection to an ISP where a computer or network becomes part of the Internet for the duration of the connection.

This is when you use a telephone line or ISDN network to connect your computer to a service - ie. make a phone call to get online.

A temporary, as opposed to dedicated, connection between machines established over a telephone line using modems. A patron might use a dialup connection from home (using a personal computer, modem, and telephone line) to dial into and use the library catalog.

The use of a modem and telephone network to connect a computer to a remote network.

Dialup is a long-standing means of connecting to the Internet, accomplished by means of analog signals passed between two electronic modulator-demodulator devices, often referred to as 'modems', over a standard phone line. There are a number of distinct steps in establishing a dialup connection, which can be briefly summarized as dialing, handshake/negotiation, authentication, and PPP (Point-to-point protocol) session start.

A widely-used method of accessing the Internet. A dialup connection uses regular phone lines to connect one computer to another via modem.

A temporary connection between machines established with modems over a standard phone line.

A temporary, as opposed to dedicated, connection between machines established over a standard phone line. [Source: RFC1392

The most common method of accessing the Internet. A dialup connection uses regular phone lines to connect one computer to another via modem.

The slow way of accessing the internet and the one most of us still use at home. Guaranteed to drive you mad and broke if you are trying to download large files. The alternative is broadband.

A temporary, as opposed to dedicated, connection between machines established over a standard phone line. See also: Dedicated line.

'Dialup Access' or a 'Dialup Account' is when a modem is used to gain access to the Internet.

A temporary network connection made over a regular phone system, rather than one through an internal network or permanently leased line. This is typically the way a user would connect to the Internet or an online service at home.

Dialup access to the Internet refers to a regular modem connection to the Internet (28.8 - 56 Kbps; V.90, x2 or K56flex). Regular modems connect to the Internet by 'dialing up' to a Point of Presence (PoP), or dialup location, with a phone number, hence the term 'dialup. Windows 95/98 users use Microsoft Dial-Up Networking to connect to the Internet with a regular modem, while Macintosh users use FreePPP. High Speed Internet access usually entails a constant connection to the Internet whenever both your computer and high speed modem are turned on.

An internet connection through a standard analog telephone line. These are typically slow connections compared to broadband. While broadband is readily available for some areas, dialup is still the main mode of connection for the majority.

A temporary connection between machines established over a standard phone line, usually by means of modems.

A temporary (as opposed to dedicated) network connection established through a telephone line with a modem.

A temporary, as opposed to dedicated, connection between computers established over a standard phone line. WWWebfx Home Page

A term used to refer to Internet access using a phone modem. Usually, the user dials a telephone number using the computer in order to connect to the Internet. The maximum bandwidth of a dialup connection is 56 kbps.

A common name for a typical modem connection.

A connection or line reached by modem, as in "a dialup line."

The most popular form of Internet connection for your home. Dial-up is a connection from your computer to the Internet over a telephone line via an Internet Service Provider like PenTeleData.

A temporary, as opposed to dedicated, connection between machinesestablished over a standard phone line. Dictionary File

The process of, or the equipment or facilities involved in, establishing a temporary connection via the switched telephone network.