Glossary

character

A letter, figure, number, punctuation, or other symbols.

character echo

A way to check the accuracy of data transmission by sending (displaying) all the

 

characters being transmitted to the monitor.

circuit pack lock

A screw lock tab installed over a circuit card's latch release tab to prevent the unit from

 

being removed without a tool. It is used on SDUs, modems, and filler panels.

Class 1 fax

A fax modem standard. Under Class 1 computer software handles most of the protocol,

 

compression, and conversion tasks.

Class 2 fax

A fax modem standard. Under Class 2 the modem handles most of the protocol,

 

compression, and conversion tasks as well as modulation, leaving the computer free for

 

other work.

command line

Contains the command(s) instructing the modem to perform a function. Command lines

 

begin with the AT prefix (unless disabled), and are executed when you press the Return

 

key.

Command mode

One of two general modem operating modes. When in Command mode, the modem

 

accepts commands instead of transmitting or receiving data.

configuration area

One of five areas within the Configure branch containing modem settings. Configuration

 

areas include Active (Operating), Active (Saved), Customer 1, Customer 2, and Factory.

configuration option

Modem software that sets specific operating parameters for the modem. Sometimes

 

referred to as straps.

Configure

Top-Level menu branch that contains all the modem's configuration options.

connector

An outlet on equipment and cables that provides a connection.

CSA

Canadian Standards Association.

CTS

Clear-to-Send. A signal indicating that the modem is ready for the DTE to transmit data.

Customer 1

A user-defined configuration area containing customized configuration options for a

 

specific application.

Customer 2

A user-defined configuration area containing customized configuration options for a

 

specific application.

data bank

An area within the modem used to store the modem's firmware. 3800Plus modems have

 

two data banks.

data carrier

A continuous frequency signal that can be modulated by another signal that contains

 

information to be transmitted.

data compression

The elimination of empty fields, redundancies, and gaps in order to reduce storage

 

capacity needs and the amount of data to be transmitted. Anything that is eliminated is

 

restored after the data is received.

Data mode

One of two general modem operating modes. When in Data mode, the modem transmits

 

and receives data instead of accepting commands.

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Paradyne 3800PLUS Character echo, Circuit pack lock, Class 1 fax, Class 2 fax, Command line, Command mode, Connector

3800PLUS specifications

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