Fixed internet access, Mobile internet access Flashcards
(12 cards)
What does a fixed internet connection include?
ADSL
Fiber
What are the limitations to fixed connections?
Not portable
Can be expensive to install
ADSL/ Fiber coverage is needed
What is the abbreviation of ADSL?
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
ADSL function
Uses copper cables to transfer data- slower than fiber
Fiber function
Uses light to transfer data- fast
FTTH- fiber to the home & FTTB fiber to the business
Wi-Fi
Uses radio waves to transmit data
Allows devices to connect wirelessly to a network via a (Router/WAP)
Types of hotspots
Personal hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
Public Hotspot
Personal hotspot
Tethering your smartphones cellular internet access via Wi-Fi or bluetooth
Mobile Hotspot
Use a portable/ mobile router to supply Wi-Fi to your devices
Public Hotspot
A location (restaurant, airport, taxi rank, mall, etc.) with wireless internet connectivity.
What is WiMAX?
Worldwide interoperability for Microwave Access
What is the purpose of WiMAX?