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LOSSARY
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Cross references are printed in boldface.
Cross references with items in the Data
Commands found in the “ Technical
Reference” section, are printed in italics.
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. These signals are in 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 processing
or organizing data into a spreadsheet.
ARQ
Automatic Repeat reQuest is a general term
for a function that automatically allows
your modem to detect flawed data and
retransmit it. See MNP and V.42.
