DIFFERENT TYPES OF INTERNET CONNECTION

DIAL UP CONNECTION

-internet connection over phone lines

-much slower than broadband

-generally avoided

example:

             1) Conventional Dail Up

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              2) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

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BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTION

-always connected internet

-much faster than dial-up

-several different types

-example:

                1) Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

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                2) Cable Internet Service/ Cable Modem

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               3) Fixed Wireless

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               4) Satellite Internet Services

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               5) WiFi

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               6) Fiber To The Premises (FTTP)

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               7) Cellular Radio Network

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INTERNET SERVICES PROVIDER

-Internet Service Provider: A company that provides Internet connections and services   to individuals and organizations.

- Access Provider: A business that provides individuals and organization access to the internet for free or for a fee.

-Example: 

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THE INTERNET ADDRESS

IP Address:

ØA number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet.

ØIP addresses are also referred to as IP numbers and Internet addresses.

ØIP address sometimes is called a dotted decimal number or dotted quad.

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IP Version

                      IPv4

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                     IPv6

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