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AUTOMATIC MODEM FALLBACK STEP-UP [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Data Transmission
DEF

A modem with auto fallback will automatically reduce its speed if telephone line noise or other problems prevent it from transmitting in its fastest mode. A step-up modem will attempt, between pages, to step back up to a higher speed if the telephone line quality has improved.

Key term(s)
  • fallback
  • step-up

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Transmission de données

Spanish

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