Network computers sound like hype from the mind of an overcaffeinated marketing professional. But think how cool it will be to connect to your computer network, no matter where you are, and have it seem as though you’re sitting comfortably in your office. While waiting for Apple to make up its mind on the network computer (NC) subject, try Apple Remote Access Personal Server 3.0. Apple Remote Access (ARA) has been allowing remote connections for years, but, by adding Point-to-Point (PPP) support to Personal Server 3.0 — thus bringing the Internet along for the ride — Apple makes the remote experience a little more complete. Now you can retrieve things from the server, check email, and do a little Web surfing, all while connected with ARA.
The new ARA has a familiar feel. In fact, the Apple Remote Access Personal Server control panel looks suspiciously like the Open Transport PPP control panel — for good reason. Apple rolled all OT/PPP and ARA functions into it. No need to use two control panels to switch between an Internet service provider and the ARA server. Instead, simply open ARA, select a configuration, and click Connect.
In all our tests, use was both stable and a snap. Not only were we connected to our local-area network (as if sitting at an office Mac), but the entire Internet was available through our company’s connection. Connecting with a 28.8Kbps modem provided near-maximum speeds, and files copied to the remote Mac at faster than 3 kilobits per second — not blisteringly fast, but hey, it was a 28.8Kbps modem.
Reynolds, David. (April 1998). Apple Remote Access Personal Server. MacAddict. (pg. 60).
Apple Remote Access Personal Server 3.0
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Emulating this? It could probably run under: 
SheepShaver
