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Cable Internet connections operate
over cable lines. The coaxial cable used by cable tv provides
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Cable Internet 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
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DSL Internet
Connections
(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. |
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DSL Internet also known as digital subscriber lines, consist of
two main categories being ADSL and SDSL. ADSL is most common in
North America. SDSL is more common in Europe. |
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Wireless Internet Connections are
relatively new. Instead of using telephone or cable networks for
your Internet connection, It uses radio frequency bands.
Wireless Internet provides an always-on connection. |
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Wireless Internet Connections
are 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. |
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Internet Security Protecting your
internet account and files from an unwanted unknown user is
critical especially with all the sensitive private data we use
and the rise of identity theft. Ant-Virus and anti spyware
programs is normally sufficient for the common user. Beware of
e-mails with links many times the location they take you to is
different that the url they display. Be careful giving out
private info from a request through an email and Remember to
frequently change your passwords. |
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Web Hosting
- When it comes to sharing your
site with the world you will need a web hosting service. Why you
may ask ? Well because your site doesn't just miraculously
appear on the web from your computer. It has to be served to
people requesting your site. Servers do just that, It stores
your information and serves it to the user requesting your site.
Think of a server as a box holding your sites info, a user can
request it numerous ways, the most common being through the use
of a domain name(url) ex: www.internetconnections.org . The user
would punch in the domain name (url) into the browser window.
The url is associated with an ip address, The ip address states
where the domain name associated with it resides on the
internet. There are many types of Hosting services out there to
choose from. If you have the resources and technical know how
you can purchase a server and host your own pages, But for most
people a shared web hosting option is the most cost efficient.
If you are a larger business, have high traffic, or would like
more control you would want to explore options such as Dedicated
hosting, virtual private server, and collocation facilities. |
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Once you've registered a domain name you would need a web
hosting account, Hosting accounts store and manage the
information and emails for your website. Web hosting ranges from
free accounts that normally makes it a requirement that you
display their ads on your site, Shared web hosting accounts are
recommended for smaller sites. Costs can vary on different
features. Virtual dedicated and dedicated servers are other
options for larger sites. The web hosting provider can explain
which plan is right for you. Many domain registrars are also
hosting providers. |
