AT&T MERLIN LEGEND Release 2.0 System Programming And Maintenance Manual page 90

Glossary
Mbps
megabits per second
modem
A device that converts digital data signals to analog signals for
transmission over telephone lines. The analog signals are converted
back to the original digital data signals by another modem at the other
end of the line.
pass through (pass-thru)
A connection from an internal modem to a programming port on the
communications system.
PBX private branch exchange
PC personal computer
port A point of access into a communications system, computer, network,
or other electronic device.
RAM (random access memory)
Computer memory in which an individual byte or range of bytes can
be addressed and read or changed without affecting other parts of
the memory.
RS-232
A physical interface, specified by the EIA (Electronics Industries
Association), that transmits and receives asynchronous data at
speeds of up to 19.2 kbps over cable distances of 50 feet.
special character
A pause, stop, or end-of-dialing signal in a programmed dialing
sequence such as an Auto Dial or Personal Speed Dial number.
station
The endpoint on the internal side of the communications system. A
station can be a telephone with or without an adjunct or can be a data
terminal with a modem (analog) or an ISDN 7500B Data Module
(digital) attached.
station jack
An analog, digital, or tip/ring (T/R) interface on the control unit module
for connecting telephones and other equipment.
GL-5
Glossary