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Data Access Arrangement (DAA)
A Data Access Arrangement (DAA) is an electronic interface within a computer and its modem to a public telephone line. Read Full Definition
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bits per second (bps or bit/sec)
In data communications, bits per second (bps or bit/sec) is a common measure of data speed for computer modems and transmission carriers. Read Full Definition
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CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit)
A CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit) is a hardware device about the size of a modem. It converts a digital data frame from local area network (LAN) communication technology into a frame appropriate ... Read Full Definition
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UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter)
A UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) is the microchip with programming that controls a computer's interface to its attached serial devices. Read Full Definition
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Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) refers to a suite of computer communication protocols that provide a standard way to transport multiprotocol data over point-to-point links. Read Full Definition
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war driving (access point mapping)
War driving, also called access point mapping, is the act of locating and possibly exploiting connections to wireless local area networks (WLANs) while driving around a city or elsewhere. Read Full Definition
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parity
Parity is a method of detecting errors in data transmissions between computers, while parity bit and parity checking are used in RAID technology to guard against data loss. Read Full Definition
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ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is a technology that facilitates fast data transmission at a high bandwidth on existing copper wire telephone lines to homes and businesses. Read Full Definition
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HyperTerminal
HyperTerminal is a communications and terminal emulation program that came with the Windows 98 and Windows XP operating systems. Read Full Definition
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teletypewriter (TTY)
A teletypewriter (TTY) is an input device that allows alphanumeric character to be typed in and sent, usually one at a time as they are typed, to a computer or a printer. Read Full Definition
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