User`s manual

U.S. Robotics I-modem Command Reference
Glossary • Page G-34
protocol
A system of rules and procedures governing communications between two or more
devices. Protocols vary, but communi-cating devices must follow the same protocol in
order to exchange data. The format of the data, readiness to receive or send, error detection
and error correction are some of the opera-tions that may be deÞned in protocols.
provisioning
Another way of saying Òsetting up telephone lines.Ó
R
RAM
See random access memory.
random access memory (RAM)
Random Access Memory. Memory that is available for use when the modem is turned on,
but that clears of all infor-mation when the power is turned off. The modem's RAM holds
the cur-rent operational settings, a ßow control buffer, and a command buffer.