The internet UNFINISHED Flashcards
What is a dial-up?
Dialling a phone number to connect to an ISP
What is Satellite Broadband?
A satellite dish to provide two-way access to broadband services
What is a WiFi hotspot?
A physical location people can obtain internet access via a router connected to an ISP
Advantages of mobile phones?
Can reach a satellite tower up to 45 miles away
Disadvantages of mobile phones?
The signals has limited penetration capabilities.
What is wireless broadband?
Provides high-speed internet access to WISP
What is fixed wireless broadband?
Provides internet access to a single location through radio waves
What is fixed broadband?
Using wireless communication devices to connect two locations generally part of a wireless LAN
Advantages of Satellite Broadband?
Can be provided virtually anywhere
Disadvantages of Satellite Broadband over fixed wireless broadband?
Require a clear line of sight