COMSPHERE 3821Plus Modem
Glossary-4
January 1999
3821-A2-GB20-40
directory location
Nonvolatile memory that stores up to ten telephone numbers. Each directory location can
have up to 40 characters entered.
DOC
Canadian Department of Communication.
download
A process that transfers modem firmware from a locally attached PC to a modem or
allows the cloning of firmware from a local modem to a remote modem. Also, the
process of moving data from a host computer to an attached computer.
DTE
Data Terminal Equipment. The equipment, such as a computer or terminal, that provides
data in the form of digital signals.
DTMF
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency. DTMF tones are the sounds produced by pressing the keys
of a Touch Tone phone, or by dialing a number with a modem using the ATDTn
command.
EIA
Electronic Industries Association. This organization provides standards for the data
communications industry.
EIA-232-E
An Electronic Industries Association’s standard defining the 25-position interface
between data terminal equipment and data communications equipment.
EIA RS-366-A
An Electronic Industries Association’s standard defining the 25-position interface
between data terminal equipment and data communications automatic calling equipment.
EPROM
Erasable programmable read-only memory.
error control
An algorithm used to correct data transmission errors.
escape sequence
Default setting is +++. This sequence lets you switch your modem from Data mode to
Command mode.
ETC
Enhanced Throughput Cellular. A proprietary analog cellular transmission protocol.
extended result codes
An asynchronous message (in either numbers or words) that includes VF data rate and
error control information the modem sends to the DTE after executing or trying to
execute a command.
fax modem
A modem capable of emulating some features of a fax machine. Working under the
control of fax software, a fax modem can communicate with a fax machine or with
another fax modem.
fax software
A program or system of programs installed on a computer that allow a fax modem to
send and receive facsimile images.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission. Board of Commissioners that regulates all
interstate and foreign electrical communication systems that originate from the United
States.
full-duplex
Simultaneous, two-way communications.
Group III
A fax standard that specifies a rate of transmission of about one page per minute.
half-duplex
Two-way data communications allowed in only one direction at a time.
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