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internet connection methods 1
Connection method
- Wireless
- Broadband
- Dial-up
- Broadband
- Wireless
Description
- Used by wireless-enabled devices (computers, mobiles, smartphones, etc.) to log in to the internet. Wireless is exactly what it says; there are no wires to connect.
- A wired connection to a broadband supplier. Normally the connection is via a network card in the computer. Cable users have an ethernet connection from their computer to the network.
- A wired connection via a conventional telephone line, which needs a modem to convert signals to and from analogue for transmission
- A wired connection to a broadband supplier. Normally the connection is via a network card in the computer. Cable users have an ethernet connection from their computer to the network.
- Used by wireless-enabled devices (computers, mobiles, smartphones, etc.) to log in to the internet. Wireless is exactly what it says; there are no wires to connect.
Advantages
- Not fixed to a stationary computer. Can be used wherever there is a wireless hub which is accessible.
- Broadband connections can give better reception and are usually faster than dial-up
- Can use existing telephone circuits which is useful in some areas
- Broadband connections can give better reception and are usually faster than dial-up
- Not fixed to a stationary computer. Can be used wherever there is a wireless hub which is accessible.
Disadvantages
- Need to have access to a wireless hub. Can be less secure than wired connections. Tend to have slower data transmission speeds than wired broadband methods.
- Requires a base which is wired in, so it is less flexible than wireless.
- Older technology gives poor reception at times. The conversion from digital to analogue signals can cause errors. Tends to be slower than other connection methods.
- Requires a base which is wired in, so it is less flexible than wireless.
- Need to have access to a wireless hub. Can be less secure than wired connections. Tend to have slower data transmission speeds than wired broadband methods.
Bandwidth and transmission rate Bandwidth is a measure of the available capacity of a network (to carry data) measured in bits per second. The transmission rate is a measure of the number of pieces of information that have been transferred during a specific time period, usually also measured in bits per second. A high bandwidth means more information can be carried in a given time, so a higher transmission rate is achieved. Insufficient bandwidth can result in websites and servers appearing to run very slowly.