Loopbacks may be initiated via the VT100 test screens, front panel pushbuttons, Nx64K port control leads, or by receiving V.54 or PN127
ports and port services by all initiating sources. See Table 9 for an overview. A key to the symbols displayed in the Table 9 is available below the Table.
Table 9. Loopback Overview
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In-band Looping Protocol Reception
Receive In-band Preparatory Signal
(Applies the loopback after detection of
Receive
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