2.7 – Internet Connection Types

Question 1

Wired

-DSL

Answer 1

Digital Service Line

*broadband service operates over the
PSTN = Public Switched Telephone Network or
POTS = plain ol telephone service

Requirements:
DSL Modem
DSL Filter / Splitter = to prevent noise on telephone

Question 2

Wired

-Cable

Answer 2

Uses the DOCSIS = Data over Cable Service Interface Specification standard to deliver internet over coax cable

Described as a FTTN = Fiber to the Note service

Requirements:
Cable modem

Question 3

Wired

-Fiber

Answer 3

Fiber Optic Cable

Fiber services like FIOS are FTTP = Fiber to the Premises

Fastest service but also the most EXPENSIVE

Requirements:
ONT = Optical Network Transceiver

Converts the fiber cable from the provider to twisted pair to connect to the router

Question 4

Wireless Internet Connection Types

-Satellite

Answer 4

a. Widely available & might be the only option for those in rural areas

b. Requirements:
Satellite dish connected to a satellite receiver via coax
A clear view into space

c. Suffers from HIGH LATENCY which makes it unusable for: VoIP, video streaming, online gaming

Question 5

Wireless Internet Connection Types

-Cellular

Answer 5

a. Gained usage as coverage has grown quickly [becoming popular]

b. Requirements:
Within the 4G / LTE or 5G coverage
Mobile devices with a cellular radio installed

Question 6

Wireless Internet Connection Types

-WISP

Answer 6

Wireless Internet Service Provider

a. Provides internet to smaller areas [rural] where cable / fiber is NOT available

b. Providers use wireless access points deployed & at customer sites

c. Requirements:
**Must be within the limited coverage area