Definition

Noun: A remote station is a terminal or workstation that is physically separate from a central computer but connected to it via a data communication link, such as a telephone line or network cable. It allows a user to access and use the resources of the central computer from a distant location.

Usage

The term "remote station" is used to describe a piece of hardware that provides access to a central system. It is a specific type of terminal.

Examples: * The engineer accessed the mainframe from a remote station in the field office. * Each remote station in the network can print reports stored on the central server. * The system supports up to fifty simultaneous connections from remote stations.

Advanced Usage

• As part of a network architecture: In technical contexts, a "remote station" is often discussed as a node within a larger distributed or centralized computing system.
  • The data from all remote stations is consolidated at the headquarters.

Variants and Related Words

• Remote Terminal: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "remote station."
• Workstation: A more general term for a user's computer setup; a workstation can be either local or remote.
• Client: In client-server models, a "remote station" often functions as the client machine.

Synonyms

• Remote terminal
• Remote workstation
• Data terminal

Notes on Meaning

The core meaning of "remote station" is defined by its two components: 1. Remote: It is situated at a distance from the central computer. 2. Station: It is a designated point or terminal for user interaction with the system. It does not refer to a broadcasting station or a geographical location unless specified by context (e.g., a "remote weather station," which is a different compound term).

Noun

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