2007-03-01 08:09:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Handshake :
http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/h/handshak.htm
Term used to describe the process of one computer establishing a connection with another computer or device.
The handshake is often the steps of verifying the connection, the speed, and/or the authorization of the computer trying to connect to it.
An example of handshaking is when a modem connects to another modem; the tones heard after the dialing is the handshake and can be thought of as the computers greeting each other.
More modem defenitions :
http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/modem.htm
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Philip T
2007-03-01 08:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Handshaking in computer terms has to do with asynchronous communications (as opposed to synchronous communications). Usually in the form of an originator and an answerer. For example fax/modem protocols specify:
1) Originator dials the phone number of the answerer
2) answerer will answer using a certain tone (frequency)
3) originator will respond with a different tone
4) other exchanges may take place to agree on a transfer rate or transfer type.
5) Once all is agreed, communication can take place
That's just one example in simple terms, I think you get the idea.
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2007-03-01 08:20:04 · answer #2 · answered by Steve H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is a handshake in computer and technology terms?
2015-08-18 21:54:34 · answer #3 · answered by Bernadine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A handshake is an exchange between two computers to establis the best way for them to talk to each other, it is agreeing on a set of terms like Protocol, speed and language. This is what you hear when a MODEM connects to an ISP or other device.
2007-03-01 08:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Christian K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Handshake is a part of data flow control, often used in data communication. If two computers talk to each other, they do a communication to determine, if they both talk the same protocol and speed and understand each other. This procedure is called handshake.
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2007-03-01 08:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by Martin G. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term handshake used in IT is normally a reference to two or more systems communicating or exchanging data. Thats the rough of it. I'm sure you could drill down further and get very technical.
2007-03-01 08:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CCNA, or CCNP would probably be best.
2016-03-18 07:53:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋