Sierra Wireless DART 200 CDPD Modem - Manual (Page 191)

DART 200 CDPD Modem User’s Guide Glossary
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synchronous A method developed to transmit multiple characters (a
data block) at one time. Each block of multiple 8-bit
characters is preceded and followed by a synchronizing
bit sequence to maintain character synchronization with
the modem.
Telnet A protocol used for remote terminal connection service,
allowing a user to login to a remote host computer and
operate as if they were directly connected to that host.
Winsock The Windows Socket interface. A standard API for use
between a user application and the software TCP/IP
stack. Used if the modem is to run in SLIP mode.
wireless A communications link which does not involve a
hardwired connection. An example of a wireless link is
radio.