Internet Connections:
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Cable Internet connections operate over cable lines.
DSL is another form of internet connection.
As opposed to cable internet, this connection comes from the phone line.
Wireless Internet Connections, instead of using telephone or cable networks for your Internet connection, it uses radio frequency bands.
Wireless Internet provides an always-on connection.
Internet and Network Security are implemented using software and/or hardware. The best solutions to protecting your network or computer
typically uses both hardware and software solutions.
When it comes to sharing your site with the world, friends, or family you will need a
web hosting service to do so.
When it comes to the internet it many types of hardware are used to make it work the way we want. Routers, Servers, Ethernet, Modems just to name a few. |
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nternet Connections
Internet connections have come a long way since the days of the dial-up
modem. Now, if you want to surf the internet you have a wide variety of
connection options available to you. However, not all of these
connection options are created equally. They all work in different ways
and offer a variety of features.
To understand the different options, one must first understand what
broadband is. Broadband is a term referring to a method of obtaining a
signal from a large range of frequencies. Broadband refers to the
different forms of connecting to the internet because each method
obtains signals from various frequencies.
The first method of broadband internet connectivity is cable internet.
This form of internet connection works like a cable TV hookup. A coaxial
cable runs from a cable jack in your wall which is connected to a cable
router. That router is connected to your computer. With cable internet a
person can connect to the internet with as much as 100 megabits per
second.
DSL internet (or digital subscriber line) is another form of internet
connection. As opposed to cable internet, this connection comes from the
phone line which then, like cable, is routed into an internet router
which connects to the computer. While it works from the same outlet that
a phone is connected to, DSL operates at a higher frequency than that
used by voice communication. With DSL internet a person can connect to
the internet from 256 kilobytes per second to 24 megabits per second.
Wireless internet is another form of broadband connectivity. This form
of connection is determined by the router that is used for connecting to
the internet. Either a DSL line or a cable line can go into a wireless
router. That router can then be accessed by a computer that has a
wireless modem, bypassing the need for running a cord from the router to
the computer itself. Wireless internet is very popular because it
enables users to bring their laptops with them to wireless internet
locations and connect immediately to the internet. The speed of this
connectivity depends on the internet service which is hooked into the
router.
As you can see, before you set yourself up with an internet provider you
have a lot more options to choose from than you once did. It’s up to you
to determine what works best for you and your needs.