"null modem" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: null modems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} null modem (plural null modems)
  1. (computing) A means of directly connecting two pieces of equipment (computer, printer, etc.) using a serial cable. Wikipedia link: null modem Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-null_modem-en-noun-KredyvaP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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