CompTIA A+ 1101 Internet Connection Types

Question 1

• uses a satellite dish to communicate with a satellite in low earth orbit
• non-terrestrial communication (high cost)
• common speeds of 50 megabits per second, down, and 3 megabits per second, up
• high latency
• high frequencies
• operates over line of site

Answer 1

Satellite Networking

Question 2

• high speed data communication
• higher installation cost than copper
• allows for communication over long distances

Answer 2

Fiber Networking

Question 3

• uses a cable television cable
• use data, voice, and video over the same connection
• supports high-speed networking
• common speeds of 50 megabits per second through 1000+ megabits per second
• broadband (can send multiple streams of data across a single wire by communicating across multiple frequencies on that wire)

Answer 3

Cable Broadband Networking

Question 4

• in most cases, ADSL (Asymmetric DSL)
• common speeds of 200 megabits downstream, and 20 megabits per second upstream
• about a 1000 foot limitation from the central office
• uses telephone lines

Answer 4

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Networking

Question 5

• terrestrial internet using wireless
• speeds can range from about 10 megabits per second to 1000 megabits per second

Answer 5

WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) Networking