<communications> A feature of a modem protocol where two modems which experience data corruption, e.g. due to line noise, can renegotiate to use a lower speed connection, possibly applying fall forward if the channel improves.
(2004-07-30)
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Nearby terms: failure-directed testing « FAIR « Fairchild F8 « fall back » fall forward » fall over » fall through
