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Glossary
Last Updated: July 1985
Last Reviewed: July 1985
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Autonet Communications Glossary
Access Location A city in which Autonet can be accessed through a
toll-free telephone call.
AHIP Asynchronous Host Interface Processor. A com-
munication computer that connects a host computer
to Autonet.
Asynchronous ASCII A device consisting of a keyboard which represents
Terminal 128 distinct characters (such as upper and lower case
alphabetics, numerals, punctuation and control
characters) and a display screen or printing mechanism.
The terminal is used to send data to, or receive data
from a computer by a start-stop transmission method.
ATC Asynchronous Terminal Concentrator. An Autonet
network access service arrangement which also
features local async ports for multiple terminals.
Autonet An Autonet access facility consisting of one
Communication or more network nodes.
Center
AutoWATS A host interface arrangement for users whose
initial data communications needs are small.
The service provides subscribers with value-
added WATS service at 50% less than conventional
WATS lines.
Bit The smallest unit of data.
BPS Bits Per Second. A rate of speed at which bits
are transmitted.
CCITT The International Consultative Committee
for Telegraphy and Telephony of the
International Telecommunications Union,
which recommends industry standards.
Dial Back-up A service option which establishes
a temporary circuit to route around line
or node failures.
DTF Dedicated Terminal Facility. An Autonet network
access service arrangement which features
a hardwired connection to an access port.
Error Detection A system which detects transmission errors
and Correction and causes data to be retransmitted un-
Code til it is received correctly.
Front End A device which performs communications processing
Processor and certain protocol functions before passing
data to the host.
HAL Host Access Line. A single leased line which
supports one simultaneous connection between
a host computer and a network node.
HCF Host Communication Facility. A leased com-
munication line which connects a host computer
to a network node.
Host A computer system which processes data,
as contrasted to a computer used for com-
munications purposes.
Leased Access A communication line used to con-
Channel nect client equipment to a port at an
Autonet Communication Center, or to a con-
centrator.
Modem A device which converts digital signals to
analog form for transmission over tele-
phone lines.
Node An Autonet communication computer which
accepts and transmits packets, and performs
network access and interface functions.
Non Prime A cost-saving Public Dial-In service
Subscription option featuring reduced rates
during off-peak business hours.
Packet A unit of traffic on a packet-switching
network. A packet consists of a destination
address, special control function characters,
error detection code, as well as message
data, all arranged in a special format.
Packet-switching Method of transmitting data between
client equipment by means of formated packets.
Port A communication interface between Autonet and
a terminal or host computer.
Private Rotary A service option which features access
to a number of access ports through a single
private number.
Protocol A pre-established order for the transfer
of data over a communications channel.
Remote Access A network connection which establishes
communication with data processing equipment
from a distant location.
Traffic Data transmitted between user terminals
and host computers via Autonet.
Virtual Dedicated A billing option which features a
Ports flat monthly rate in lieu of Public Dial-In
access and traffic charges.
X.25 The industry standard packet-switching
protocol approved by the CCITT.
XHIP X.25 Host Interface Processor. An Autonet
host interface service arrangement which
features multiple terminal access over a
single communication line.
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