What Does Bell 103 Mean?

Techopedia Explains Bell 103

  • Microcom Networking Protocol (MNP) Levels 1-4: Deployed in the 1980s as an industry standard due to high demand, this protocol enables error-free and asynchronous data transmission.
  • MNP Level 5: This protocol incorporates the first four MNP levels with a data compression algorithm.
  • V.42 and V.42bis: These protocols are internationally recognized for data compression and error control.