ITEC CHAPTER 4 - CONNECT

steps to install wifi at home

1. Connect the incoming Internet signal to the modem provided by your ISP. 2. Plug in the modem's electrical cord and turn on the modem. 3. Connect the modem to the router using a high-quality Ethernet cable (if required, some modems include integrated routers). 4. Plug in the router's electrical cord and turn on the router (if necessary). 5. Turn on your computer and locate your new Wi-Fi signal.

switches

1. Switches connect computers and other devices within a network 2. Switches are usually integrated in the routers of home networks 3. Switches ensure that correct data is transferred to and from the appropriate devices in networks

What 3 items are needed to install a home WiFi network?

1. an internet signal 2. a modem 3. a router

dual band routers

1. can transmit Wi-Fi signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency range 2. can transmit Wi-Fi signals in the 5.0 GHz frequency range 3. minimizes the impact of interference from microwave ovens and car alarms

characteristics of a router

1. connects network 2. provides hardware firewall protection 3. usually incorporates a switch

characteristics of fiber optic lines.

1. made of one or thousands of fibers 2. high-speed transmission

Reasons you might purchase a prepaid phone.

1. no long term contracts 2. useful if you just need a phone for calling or texting 3. useful if you just need a phone for emergencies

characteristics of a modem.

1. usually provided by the ISP 2. converts analog signals into data signals 3. converts digital signals into analog signals

MAC

A switch distinguishes between various devices within a network by their __ addresses.

broadband

An Internet signal that has enough bandwidth to allow multiple computers to be connected to the same router is called a ___ signal

unlimited

Because of their popularity and bandwidth demands of video streaming, _____ data plans are more expensive than they were in the past.

data

Being able to surf the Web, watch videos, and listen to steaming audio is why cell service with a ___ plan is extremely popular in the United States.

Mbps

Broadband is measured in _____ .

Electronic Data Interchange

EDI stands for ____?

more

Fiber optic cable is _____ expensive than coaxial cable to install.

prepaid

If you just need a phone for emergencies, you might consider a ___ phone.

dual-band

Routers that can send Internet signals over 2 distinct frequencies are called _____ routers.

1. line charges 2. data charges 3. taxes and surcharges

Select the expenses found on a typical cell phone bill.

using a cellular data plan

Select the methods of connecting a Smartphone to the Internet.

Verizon

Sprint, T-Mobile, ATT & ___ are the major national cell phone providers in the U.S.

bandwidth

The capacity of a particular transmission medium is called its _____.

router

The device that connects 2 networks is a _____.

Verizon, ATT, T-mobile, Sprint

The major U.S. cell phone providers.

bandwidth

The volume of data that can be carried on an Internet transmission media in an amount of time is called _____.

modulator-demodulator

The word modem stands for ____.

EDI

What technology allows for the electronic communication of business oriented transactions and information between people and organizations?

how much data you currently use

When determining how much cell phone data you need it is important to consider

fiber optic

Which transmission media has the largest bandwidth?

router

connects 2 networks

switch

connects devices within a network

modem

converts analog signals into digital signals and digital signals into analog signals

MAC address

identifies a device within a network

true

transmission media can be either wired or wireless