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Internet Con. Types
Internet Connection Types (2.7)
Term | Definition |
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Satellite | 50 Mbit/s download and 2 Mbit/s upload - high latency because of non-terrestrial communication - found on 2 GHz range - works on line of sight; rain/clouds block connection |
Fiber | High speed, long-distance communication - expensive installation |
Cable broadband | Internet provided through same cable/service as your TV cable - DOCSIS: 50 Mbit/s to 1,000 Mbit/s download; provides cable, internet, and voice |
DSL/ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) | Uses telephone lines for internet. - asymmetric = download faster than upload - 200 Mbit/s download and 20 Mbit/s upload - Faster speeds possible to central office (CO) - about a 10,000 foot limitation from CO |
Cellular | Data sent over phone lines. - one way of doing this = tethering, turning phone into a router, or a hotspot |
Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) | Terrestrial internet communication - need an outdoor antenna - 10 Mbit/s - 1,000 Mbit/s |