S
ECTION
C: G
LOSSARY
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Cross references are printed in boldface. Cross
references with items in the Command
Summary, found in the Technical Quick
Reference (Section D), 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.
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. A general term for
a function that automatically allows your modem
to detect flawed data and retransmit it. See
MNP and V.42.
