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Wireless Data Services
DCD
Data Carrier Detect. An acceptable carrier
signal received by the modem over the phone
line. Also known as Received Line Signal
Indicator (RLSI).
DCE
Data Communications Equipment. The
equipment that establishes, maintains and
terminates a connection. It converts data into
units of sound and vice versa for
communication over telephone or cellular
networks.
default
A factory preset choice that, under normal
circumstances, works best for your system.
You can either accept the default or change it.
dialing directory
A phone book of frequently called phone
numbers that you can set up and maintain in
your communication software.
DTE
Data Terminal Equipment. A computer or
hand-held device that generates and receives
data, and provides functions that control data
communications through a device like the
modem.
hand-held devices
Small computing appliances, such as palm
tops, personal digital assistants, and pen-
based computers.
home agent
The server that is responsible for routing data
from your home network to your computer.
iDEN carrier
Provider of packet data services.
Internet
Inter-connected networks that all use the
TCP/IP protocols.
Intranet
A private network inside a company or
organization.
laptops
Portable computers, such as notebooks and
subnotebooks.
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