fall back
<communications> A feature of a modem protocol where two modems which
experience data corruption, e.g. due to line noise, can renegotiate to use a
lower speed connection, possibly applying fall forward if the channel improves.
(2004-07-30)
Nearby terms:
failure-directed testing « FAIR « Fairchild F8 « fall
back » fall forward » fall over » fall through
