Modems transfer data in the form of bits (8 bits = 1 byte). The more bits that can be transfered over a given amount of time, the faster the transfer of information will be. Use this selection to choose the amount of data bits that are to be transferred at one time.
| Note: | At least seven data bits are required to transmit ASCII characters. Eight bits are required to transmit binary data. Five and six bit data formats are used for specialized communication equipment. |