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Key terms for internet access
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- 1ServerA server is a computer that provides data to other computers. It may serve data to systems on a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) over the Internet. Many types of servers exist, including web servers, mail servers, and file servers. Each type runs software specific to the purpose of the server.
- 2Routersrouter. is network device that forwards data packets from one network to another. Based on the address of the destination network in the incoming packet and an internal routing table, the router determines which port (line) to send out the packet (ports typically connect to Ethernet cables).
- 3Connection methodsThe fastest connection method is Fiber optic the slowest connection method is telephone cable
- 4BackboneAn Internet backbone refers to one of the principal data routes between large, strategically interconnected networks and core routers on the Internet. An Internet backbone is a very high-speed data transmission line that provides networking facilities to relatively small but high-speed Internet service providers all around the world.
- 5ISPAn ISP (Internet service provider) is a company that provides individuals and other companies access to the Internet
- 6Point of presenceA point of presence (PoP) is an artificial demarcation point or interface point between communicating entities. ... A point of presence was a location where a long-distance carrier (IXC) could terminate services and provide connections into a local telephone network (LATA).
- 7Network access pointIn computer networking, a wireless access point (WAP), or more generally just access point (AP), is a networking hardware device that allows a Wi-Fi device to connect to a wired network.
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