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LOSSARY
LOSSARY
LOSSARY
LOSSARY
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fax mode
The mode in which the faxmodem is
capable of sending and receiving files in a
facsimile format. See definitions for V.17,
V.27ter, V.29.
flow control
A mechanism that compensates for
differences in the flow of data into and out
of a modem or other device. See commands
&Hn, &In, &Rn.
frame
A data communications term for a block
of data with header and trailer information
attached. The added information usually
includes a frame number, block size data,
error-check codes, and Start/End indicators.
full duplex
These signals will flow in both directions at
the same time over one line. In
microcomputer communications, may refer
to the suppression of the online local echo.
half duplex
These signals will flow in both directions,
but only one way at a time. In
microcomputer communications, may refer
to activation of the online local echo, which
causes the modem to send a copy of the
transmitted data to the screen of the sending
computer.
Hz
Hertz is a frequency measurement unit used
internationally to indicate cycles per
second.
