Glossary - US Robotics 005689-03 Manual

Glossary

Glossary
Cross references are printed in boldface.
Cross references with items in the
Command Summary chapter are printed in
italics.
Analog Loopback Analog Loopback
A modem self-test in which data from the
keyboard or an internal test pattern is sent
to the modem's transmitter, modulated into
analog form, looped back to the receiver,
and demodulated into digital form.
Analog Signals 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. Contrast with digital signals.
Answer Mode 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 Application
A computer program designed to perform a
specific function, such as a word processor
or a spreadsheet.
ARQ ARQ
Automatic Repeat reQuest. A general term
for a function that automatically allows your
modem to detect flawed data and retransmit
it. See MNP and V.42.
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