Hi all -can someone tell me which technologies use which please? Many thanks,
Asynchronous and Synchronous
May 07, 2007
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Hi,
Asynchronous modems are an example of asynchronous - these are the typical dial up modems we have had to often use in the past and less so these days.
A leased line is an example of a synchronous link. Typically uses a serial connection on a Cisco router. Be careful as certain serial interfaces on Cisco routers are synchronous and others asynchronous.
Here is a discription on the differences on wikipedia -
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Asynchronous discussed here:
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HTH,
David
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Many thanks.The wiki link was very usedful
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