Paradyne 3810 manual Csa

COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems

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 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.
DB-25 connector	A 25-pin connector that is used to connect a cable which enables communications
	between two devices.
dBm	A decibel referenced to one milliwatt. This unit measures relative signal power.
DCE	The equipment (Data Communications Equipment or Data Circuit Terminating
	Equipment) that provides the functions required to establish, maintain, and end a
	connection. This equipment also provides the signal conversion required for
	communication between the DTE and the telephone line. A modem is a DCE.
DCP	Diagnostic Control Panel. The face of the modem that continuously provides status
	information about the modem's operation and allows an operator to manage its operation.
	This is a generic term used for both the standalone and carrier-mounted models. See
	SDCP.
demodulation	The process of recovering data from a modulated carrier wave.
dial command modifiers	A modifier used in the dial string that instructs the modem how to process a dialed
	telephone number.
dial line	A communications circuit that is established by a switched circuit connection in the dial
	network.
dial network	See PSTN.
Dial Standby	A function available when the modem is operating in Dial Backup mode, allowing the
	modem to switch back to lease-line operation while still maintaining the dial-line
	connection.
dial string	A series of characters that consists of numbers and modifiers used to dial a telephone
	number.

Glossary-4 November 1996 3810-A2-GB30-20