Internet Connection Types - CompTIA A+ 220-1201 - 2.7

Satellite Networking

- Non-terrestrial communication

- High cost relative to terrestrial networking

- Relatively high latency

Fiber

- High speed data communication

- Higher installation cost than copper

- Large installation in the WAN core

DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification)

Data on the "cable" network

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

- Used for telephone lines

- Download speed is faster than the upload speed

- ~10,000 foot limitation from the central office (CO)

Cellular Networks

- Commonly on mobile devices

- Separate land into "cells"

WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider)

- Terrestrial internet access using wireless

- Connects rural or remote locations

- Many different deployment technologies

- Speeds can range from ~10 to 1,000 megabits per second