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Glossary
data rate
The speed at which data is transferred over the telephone line.
This rate is measured in bits per second.
DCE
Data Communications Equipment. A modem.
dial command modifiers
A modifier used in the dial string that instructs the modem how
to process a dialed telephone number.
dial string
A series of characters that consists of numbers and modifiers
used to dial a telephone number.
digital signal
A signal used to transfer data between a locally attached
computer and modem.
download
A file transfer in which a file is received from another computer.
DSR
Data Set Ready. A signal from the modem to the computer that
indicates the modem is turned on and connected to the
computer.
DTE
Data Terminal Equipment. The equipment that provides or
creates data. In this guide, the term DTE refers to the computer
in which the modem is installed.
DTR
Data Terminal Ready. A signal from the computer to the modem
that indicates the computer is turned on and connected to the
modem.
GL-4
Issue 1 November 1994
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