Glossary
GL-4
Issue 2 May 1995
digital signal
A signal used to transfer data between a locally attached
computer and modem.
download
A file transfer in which a file is received from another computer.
DSR
Data Set Ready. A signal from the modem to the computer that
indicates the modem is turned on and connected to the
computer.
DTE
Data Terminal Equipment. The equipment that provides or
creates data. In this guide, the term DTE refers to the computer
in which the modem is installed.
DTR
Data Terminal Ready. A signal from the computer to the modem
that indicates the computer is turned on and connected to the
modem.
E
error control
A method used by the modem to detect and correct data
transmission errors.
Also see page E-3.
escape sequence
This sequence lets you switch your modem from Data mode to
Command mode. The default setting is +++.
ETC
Enhanced Throughput Cellular. The ETC protocol improves data
communications over cellular telephone channels.