Modems

Modems

Modems are devices that modulate an analog carrier signal to encode digital information.

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answer mode

Network hardware; Modems

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

Network hardware; Modems

A computer program designed to perform a specific task or set of tasks. Examples include word processing and spreadsheet applications.

automatic repeat request (ARQ)

Network hardware; Modems

A function that allows your modem to detect flawed data and request that it be retransmitted. See MNP and V.42.

Data transmission in which the length of time between transmitted characters may vary. Because characters may not be transmitted at set intervals, start/stop bits are used to mark the beginning and ...

auto answer

Network hardware; Modems

Sets the modem to pick up the phone line when it detects a certain number of rings.

auto-dial

Network hardware; Modems

A process where your modem dials a call for you. The dialing process is initiated by sending an ATDT (dial tone) or ATDP (dial pulse) command followed by the telephone number. Auto-dial is used to ...