Section 2.7 Internet and Network Types

What is a key advantage of fiber Internet?

Very high speeds and low latency

What is one disadvantage of satellite Internet?

High latency and weather sensitivity

What is a common use case for DSL Internet?

Providing broadband via telephone lines

What is a downside of cable Internet?

Bandwidth can be affected by neighborhood congestion

Which Internet connection type uses coaxial cable?

Cable

What is one benefit of DSL over cable?

Dedicated line per subscriber

What is a benefit of fiber over DSL and cable?

Higher bandwidth and faster upload speeds

What kind of Internet is often available in rural areas?

Satellite or WISP

What is a WISP?

Wireless Internet Service Provider

How do WISPs deliver service?

Using wireless signals from antennas or towers

What Internet type uses cell towers to deliver service?

Cellular

What are the generations of cellular technology?

2G, 3G, 4G, 5G

Which Internet service uses line-of-sight antennas?

WISP

Which technology delivers internet through fiber-optic cables?

Fiber

What is a key characteristic of satellite Internet?

High coverage area, even in remote locations

Which Internet connection type can have data caps and throttling?

Cellular

What is a LAN?

Local Area Network - connects devices within a small geographic area

What is a WAN?

Wide Area Network - connects devices over large geographic areas

What is a PAN?

Personal Area Network - used for short-range personal devices

What is a MAN?

Metropolitan Area Network - spans a city or campus

What is a SAN?

Storage Area Network - dedicated to storage device communication

What is a WLAN?

Wireless Local Area Network - connects devices wirelessly within a LAN

What is a common example of a PAN?

Bluetooth connection between phone and headset

Which network type connects multiple LANs?

WAN

Which network type connects devices wirelessly in a home or office?

WLAN

Which network type is used by data centers for storage devices?

SAN

Which Internet type is least affected by distance from provider?

Cable or fiber

What does DSL stand for?

Digital Subscriber Line

Which Internet service is most impacted by poor weather?

Satellite

Which service offers symmetrical upload and download speeds?

Fiber

What is a key feature of 5G cellular technology?

High speeds and low latency

Which connection type typically uses a modem and coaxial cable?

Cable Internet

What kind of antenna does a satellite Internet user need?

Satellite dish

What is one drawback of DSL performance?

Speed drops with distance from the provider

What does WLAN stand for?

Wireless Local Area Network

Which network is ideal for a single office building?

LAN

Which network spans multiple cities or countries?

WAN

What network allows secure data transfer between storage and servers?

SAN

What is one difference between LAN and WAN?

LAN is local, WAN is long-distance

What is one benefit of MANs?

High-speed connectivity across cities or campuses

What is the maximum theoretical speed of fiber Internet?

Multiple Gbps

What kind of network would smartwatches and smartphones form?

PAN

Which technology is used to connect remote office branches?

WAN

What kind of ISP uses towers and antennas to deliver service?

WISP

Which Internet service often requires a clear view of the sky?

Satellite

Which network type typically uses wireless access points?

WLAN

Which network type is essential in enterprise backup and storage systems?

SAN

What allows LANs to access the Internet?

Router or gateway

What distinguishes fiber from other types?

It uses light signals and fiber-optic cables