
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 |
| tone, beginning the handshaking process with the |
| calling modem. |
ASCII | This code (American Standard Code for |
| Information Interchange) is a |
| 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. |
August 1998 |