Glossary - US Robotics Sportster Flash x2 User Manual

Cross references are printed in boldface. Cross references with items in
the Command Summary chapter are printed in italics.
Analogue 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 analogue
form, looped back to the receiver, and demodulated into digital form.
Analogue 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
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 function, such as a
word processor or a spreadsheet.
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.
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
A 7bit binary code (0's, 1's) used to represent letters, numbers, and
special characters such as $, !, and /.
Sportster Flash x2 - User's Guide

Glossary

33