What Does Handshaking Mean?
In communication, handshaking is the automated process for negotiation of setting up a communication channel between entities. Handshaking occurs before the transfer of data or any other communication and just after the establishment of the physical channel between the two entities.
Techopedia Explains Handshaking
The noises made by dial-up modems is one example of handshaking, and the noise generated is part of the establishment of the handshake.
