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originate mode
The mode used by your modem when initiating
an outgoing call to a destination modem. The
transmit/receive frequencies are the reverse of
the called modem, which is in answer mode.
parity
A simple error-detection method that checks
the validity of a transmitted character.
Character checking has been surpassed by
more reliable and efficient forms of error
checking, including V.42 and MNP 2-4
protocols. Either the same type of parity must
be used by two communicating computers, or
both may omit parity.
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LOSSARY
protocol
A system of rules and procedures governing
communications between two or more devices.
Protocols vary, but communicating devices
must follow the same protocol in order to
exchange data. The format of the data,
readiness to receive or send, error detection
and error correction are some of the
operations that may be defined in protocols.
RAM
Random Access Memory. Memory that is
available for use when the modem is turned on,
but that clears of all information when the
power is turned off. The modem's RAM holds
the current operational settings, a flow control
buffer, and a command buffer.
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