Internet Connection Methods

Internet Connection Methods

1. Wireless

   • Used by wireless - enabled devices (i.e. smart phones) to log in to your internet. It has no wires.
   • An advantage is that it can be used wherever there is an accessible wireless hub.
   • A disadvantage is that you need to be able to access a wireless hub. Another is that it can be less secure than wired connections.

2. Broadband

   • A wired connection to a broadband supplier. Normally the connection is via a network card in the computer. They have an ethernet connection from their computer to the network
   • An advantage is that they can give betterreception and are usually faster than dial-up.
   • A disadvantage is that it requires a base which is wired in so it it less flexible than wireless.

3. Dial - up

   • A wired connection from a telephone line which needs a modem to convert signals to and from analogue for transmission.
   • An advantage is that you can use existing telephone lines which would be beneficial in some areas.
   • A disadvantage is that it gives poor reception at times. It also tend to be slower than other connection.

4. Bandwidth is a measure of available capacity of a network that can carry data. It is measured in Bits.

5. The transmission rate is the number of pieces of information that have been transferred during a time period.