Glossary - US Robotics USR5610B User Manual

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analog loopback
A modem self-test in which data from the keyboard or an internal test
pattern is sent to the modem's transmitter, turned into analog form,
looped back to the receiver, and converted back into digital form.
analog signals
A variety of signals and wavelengths that can be transmitted over
communications lines such as the sound of a voice over the phone line.
answer mode
The mode used by your modem when answering an incoming call from
an originating modem. The transmit/receive frequencies are the reverse of
the originating modem, which is in originate mode.
application
A computer program designed to perform a specific task or set of tasks.
Examples include word processing and spreadsheet applications.
ARQ
Automatic Repeat reQuest. A function that allows your modem to detect
flawed data and request that it be retransmitted. See MNP and V.42.
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A code used to
represent letters, numbers, and special characters such as $, !, and /.