Paradyne Comsphere 3830 User Manual page 105

Active (Operating)
Active (Saved)
analog loop
analog signal
Answer mode
ASCII
Async Dial
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Glossary
A configuration area containing configuration
options currently in use by the modem. When a
power cycle occurs, a reset is performed, or a save
is issued, this area is updated with the contents of
Active (Saved).
A nonvolatile configuration area containing the
most recently saved configuration options. Any
changes made to configuration options can be
saved by issuing an AT&W0 command.
See local analog loop.
A signal, such as a voice, that varies
continuously.
The modem is in a state where it is ready to
receive an incoming call. For example, an ATA
(Answer) command has been issued to place the
modem into online answer mode. The modem has
been forced off-hook and is generating an answer
tone, beginning the handshaking process with the
calling modem.
This code (American Standard Code for
Information Interchange) is a 7-bit code which
establishes compatibility between data services.
ASCII is the standard for data transmission over
telephone lines. The ASCII code consists of
32 control characters (nondisplayed) and
96 displayed characters.
A factory preset configuration area containing the
configuration options most often used in
asynchronous dial networks.
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