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What does dial-in mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word dial-in? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (networking) Of a computer set up to accept incoming modem calls.
  2. (networking, proscribed) dial-up
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A console server with a modem attached can support a number of system consoles through a single dial-in connection.
When you plan a very small ISP site or corporate network with a small number of dial-in users, it may be useful to deploy Linux as a remote access server.
Remote access requires dedicated banks of dial-in modems, somewhere on the network.
It also includes setting up dial-in clients, e-mail aliases, masquerading and list servers.
As the Geobytes staff points out below, I can roll up my sleeves and redirect the dial-in spammers.
Most racetracks have a small dial-in board that is visible from the burnout area for this purpose.

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