Different types of Internet connection ,Internet Service Provider and The Internet Address

TYPES OF INTERNET CONNECTION

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TWO TYPES OF DIAL-UP CONNECTION
Conventional Dial-up	ISDN ( Integrated Service Digital Network )
(to connect to the Internet, your computer dials its modem and connects to a modem attached to a computer belonging to your ISP.)      ·         PC has to dial via a phone line to connect      ·          Characteristics of Conventional dial-up:      Slower, but cheaper      Ties up phone lines      Relatively secure from hackers      Example :- Jaring, TMNet	v also transfer data over ordinary telephone lines v Typically uses two phone lines to transfer data v ISDN requires a special ISDN modem v Characteristics of ISDN:      Faster, but pricey      Doesn’t tie up phone line      Used by businesses and individuals

1. Digital Subscriber Line

- Fast direct internet access via standard telephone line.

- Requires DSL modem.

- Example: Streamys without WiFi 

2. Cable Internet Service 

- Most widely used home broadband connection

- Provides high - speed internet access through the cable television network via a cable modem.

3. Fixed Wireless 

- Uses radio transmission towers rather than satellites.

- Not available in all areas.

- Provides high - speed internet connection using a dish - shaped antenna to communicate via radio signals. 

4. Satellite Internet Service 

- More expensive than cable or DSL.

- Provides high - speed internet connections via satellite.

- A satellite dish communication with a satellite modem.

5. Fiber To The Premises 

- Delivers over fiber - optic cabling all the way to the building.

- Uses fiber - optic cable

- Provide high - speed internet access to house and business users.

6. Cellular Radio Network

- Access via mobile phone or devices.

- Offers high - speed internet connections to devices with built - in compatible technology or computers with wireless modem.

7. Wi - fi 

- Data is transmitted through radio waves.

- Provides high - speed internet connections to compatible or properly equipped wireless computers and device.

Internet Service Provider:

Responsibilities of an ISP

- Providing and maintaining a connection to the internet.

- Support the hardware and software needed to service that connection.

- Provide 24 hour customer service and technical support.

What is IP address?

- A number that uniquely identifies each computers or device connected to the internet.

- IP addresses are also referred to as IP numbers and Internet addresses.

IP Usage:

- A way to find specific server or computer on the internet or a network. 

- Provide identity to a computer in a network.

IP Structure:

- Number in each group between 0 and 255.

- Commonly written in decimal.

- It is 32 bit long, each group is 8  bits long.

- For example: 128.35.0.72