Glossary

Active (Operating)

A configuration area containing configuration

 

options currently in use by the modem. When a

 

power cycle occurs, a reset is performed, or a save

 

is issued, this area is updated with the contents of

 

Active (Saved).

Active (Saved)

A nonvolatile configuration area containing the

 

most recently saved configuration options. Any

 

changes made to configuration options can be

 

saved by issuing an AT&W0 command.

analog loop

See local analog loop.

analog signal

A signal, such as a voice, that varies continuously.

Answer mode

The modem is in a state where it is ready to

 

receive an incoming call. For example, an ATA

 

(Answer) command has been issued to place the

 

modem into online answer mode. The modem has

 

been forced off-hook and is generating an answer

 

tone, beginning the handshaking process with the

 

calling modem.

ASCII

This code (American Standard Code for

 

Information Interchange) is a 7-bit code which

 

establishes compatibility between data services.

 

ASCII is the standard for data transmission over

 

telephone lines. The ASCII code consists of

 

32 control characters (nondisplayed) and

 

96 displayed characters.

Async Dial

A factory preset configuration area containing the

 

configuration options most often used in

 

asynchronous dial networks.

3830-A2-GB91-30

August 1998

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