Network Types 2.7 Flashcards
What is the primary advantage of satellite internet?
Provides access in remote or rural areas.
What is a common disadvantage of satellite internet?
High latency due to the distance signals travel.
What is fiber internet?
An internet connection using fiber optic cables for high-speed data transfer.
What is the primary benefit of fiber internet?
High speed and low latency.
What is cable internet?
An internet connection delivered via coaxial cables used for cable TV.
What is a disadvantage of cable internet?
Speeds may vary due to shared bandwidth in the neighborhood.
What is DSL internet?
Digital Subscriber Line; an internet connection over telephone lines.
What is a limitation of DSL?
Slower speeds compared to fiber or cable, especially over long distances.
What is cellular internet?
Internet access provided via cellular networks like 4G or 5G.
What is a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP)?
An ISP that provides internet using wireless signals, typically in rural areas.
What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?
A network that connects devices within a small geographic area, like a home or office.
What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
A network that spans a large geographic area, like the internet.
What is a Personal Area Network (PAN)?
A network for personal devices, like smartphones and laptops, typically using Bluetooth.
What is a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?
A network that covers a city or large campus, larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.
What is a Storage Area Network (SAN)?
A high-speed network that connects storage devices to servers.
