Definition

Noun: A terminal that is connected to a computer via a dedicated data communication link, rather than being directly attached to the computer's central processing unit. This term typically refers to a remote terminal in early computing and networking systems.

Usage

This is a technical, compound noun. It is used to specify the type of terminal connection in computer architecture and telecommunications contexts. - The system administrator configured the new link-attached terminal. - Data from the link-attached terminal is transmitted over a leased line.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often contrasted with "channel-attached" or "local" terminals. A link-attached terminal implies a connection over a longer distance using a communication protocol.
• In modern terminology, the concept is analogous to a "network terminal" or "remote client."

Variants and Related Words

• Link-attached device: A more general term for any peripheral connected via a data link.
• Remote terminal: A common synonym.
• Data link: The communication path itself.

Synonyms

• Remote terminal
• Network terminal
• Data terminal

Related Phrases

• Attached via a data link: A descriptive phrase for the connection method.
  • The terminal is attached via a data link to the mainframe.

Noun

1. a terminal connected to a computer by a data link