tiedonsiirtopäätelaite
Tiedonsiirtopäätelaite, often translated as data terminal equipment (DTE), refers to a device that serves as a user interface or endpoint for communication networks. It is the part of a communication system that initiates, processes, or receives data. Examples of tiedonsiirtopäätelaite include computers, smartphones, printers, and modems when they are connected to a network.
The primary function of a tiedonsiirtopäätelaite is to convert data into a format suitable for transmission
In the context of telecommunications, the term DTE is often contrasted with Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE),