Paradyne 3800 manual Sync Dial

Glossary

Sync Dial	A factory preset configuration area containing configuration options most often used in
	synchronous dial networks.
synchronous transmission	Data transmission that is synchronized by timing signals. Characters are sent at a fixed
	rate. This type of transmission is more efficient than asynchronous transmission.
tone dialing	One of two dialing methods, in which telephone numbers are sent as tones across the
	telephone lines.
Top-Level menu	The very top of the menu tree that displays modem status and all Top-Level menu
	branches.
training	A process where two modems try to establish a connection over the VF line.
UL	Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
UNIX Dial	A factory preset configuration area containing the configuration options most often used
	in a UNIX dial network.
USOC	Universal Service Ordering Codes.
VF	Voice Frequency. The part of the audio frequency range used to transmit voice sound
	(usually 300 Hz to 3400 Hz). This band is used by the modem for its modulated signal.
XOFF	A character that tells the DTE or modem to stop transmitting data.
XON	A character that tells the DTE or modem to start or resume transmitting data.

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