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Question 6:  What are Handshake Lines?

Answer:  Handshake Lines are used to control the direction of data flow between DTE and DCE. They are: RTS (Request to Send) - Asserted by DTE to prepare DCE to receive data.  CTS (Clear to Send) - RTS Acknowledgment by DCE to allow DTE to transmit.  DTR (Data Terminal Ready) - Asserted by DTE to indicate that it is ready to be connected.  DSR (Data Set Ready) - Indicates an active connection by DCE.  DCD (Data Carrier Ready) - Used by modem when a connection has been established with remote equipment.  RI (Ring Indicator) - Used by the modem to indicate a ring signal from telephone line

 

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