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It refers to the way people are hooked up to the Internet. This includes dial-up telephone lines, always-on broadband connections, and wireless devices |
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY |
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It is the largest computer network in the world that connects billion of user in the world. |
Internet |
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It is also the collection of interconnected networks of computers, linked by cables, wiring, wireless connections, etc. The internet transmits data thru packet switching using an internet protocol (IP). |
Internet |
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The Internet came from the combination of? |
Interconnection and network |
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is any connection that is connected through a regular phone line. This service allows connectivity to the internet through a standard telephone line at speeds up to 56Kbps. |
Dial up Connection |
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It is the slowest form of Internet connection, but that is a result of also being the most inexpensive–if not free–form of Internet access available to users. |
Dial up Connection |
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uses coaxial cable that is made from copper, and is generally bundled with the same cables used to run the television network. This is why many ISPs offer bundled plans with a TV subscription and Internet Access. |
Cable connection |
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The average speed for cable varies but ranges from around 20 Mbps to 100 Mbps. |
Cable connection |
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Is one of the oldest of the Internet technologies. |
digital subscription line |
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It is one of the many technologies used to bring an Internet connection and information into homes and businesses. |
Dsl connection |
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speeds vary depending on the provider you choose and the packages the provider offers. |
DSL Connection |
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is the latest change to the way data is transferred around the globe. |
Fiber Connection |
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It’s much faster than cable, way faster than dial-up, and can carry large amounts of data in a single line, often reaching multiple terabits of data transfer fairly and easily. |
Fiber Connection |
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It is the ability of individuals and organizations to connect to the Internet using computer terminals, computers, and other devices to access services such as email and the World Wide Web. |
Internet Access |
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This could either be a DSL modem for DSL phone connection or cable modem for the cable internet connection provided by cable TV companies. |
Modem |
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transmits and collects internet information through telephone cable lines. |
Modem |
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It is also called residential gateway is a device that is used to connect at the home network to the internet. |
Router |
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It also allows the interconnection of the computers and other gadgets with each other to share available hardware and files. |
Router |
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enable you to share a single Internet connection among several computers using a wired or wireless connection. |
Router |
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These are devices that connect computers to the router gaining access over the internet. |
Network adapters |
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These are also called Network Interface cards or NIC. They can be connected to the ethernet port, USB, or installed on your motherboard in the PCI expansion slot |
Network adapters |
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These are devices that connect multiple computers using Ethernet cables. The difference between the two is that hubs are simple and inexpensive unlike the switches, which are more complicated but smarter and a bit expensive. |
Network Hubs and Switches |
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Use extends your internet and runs through the electrical wiring of your home. You need at least 2 powerline adapters: one near the modem or router, and the other is near your device which needs an internet connection |
Power Line Network |
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is a computer program that allows one to display and interact with text, images, music, video, and other resources found on a website on the world wide web. |
Web Browser |
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This includes Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Opera, apple safari, and other lesser known or newly released web browsers |
Web Browser |
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is information from another computer that is designed for the World Wide Web and is accessible by the user of a web browser. |
Web Page |
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It may contain many kinds of data or resources which the user can see, hear, and interact with. |
Web Page |
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may contain textual information, graphics, sound, video, and other information. |
Web Page |
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is the first web page that the web browser will open when the browser is loaded |
Home Page |
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This page is normally the main page or the front page of the site. |
Home Page |
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is a method of sending and receiving messages over the internet. |
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The messages one can send thru the internet maybe a simple text message or it could be pictures, video, music and multimedia |
Electronic Mail or Email |
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is the address or location of a website, and the user enters this information to go to that specific web address. |
Uniform Resource Locator |
