CONNECTION METHODS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 methods for connection to the internet?
A
Wireless, Broadband, Dial-up
2
Q
What is wireless?
A
connects without using wires
3
Q
What is Broadband?
A
A wired connection through a broadband supplier
4
Q
What is Dial-up?
A
A wired connection using a modem and telephone lines
5
Q
Advantages of wireless?
A
- Not fixed to a stationary computer
- can be used wherever wireless internet is available
6
Q
Disadvantages of wireless?
A
- Needs to have wireless internet available
- Can be less secure than wired
- Can be slower
7
Q
Advantages of Broadband?
A
- Better reception and faster than Dial-up
8
Q
Disadvantages of Broadband?
A
- Wired, so has to be used on a stationary computer
9
Q
Advantages of Dial-up?
A
- Can use existing telephone line, giving connection where broadband is not available
10
Q
Disadvantages of Dial-up?
A
- Older technology can give poor reception
- Usually slower than other methods
11
Q
What is bandwidth?
A
Bandwidth is how the speed of sections of the internet is measured.
12
Q
What is high bandwidth?
A
High bandwidth means more information can be moved during that time, therefore giving a faster internet connection
