networking and connecting to the internet

ISP stands for

Internet Service Provider

a signal transmitted every few seconds by a wireless router so that users computers can find the wifi hotspot is called a

SSID

URL stands for_____Resource Locator

Ultron

In addition to activating ___ protection, it's a good idea to disable your router's SSID transmission once all your devices are connected.

WPA2

standard for wireless network privacy and protection is known as

WPA2

WWW

World Wide Web

the volume of data that can be carried on an internet transmission media in an amount of time is called __.

bandwidth

list in order the steps required to install a home wifi network

connect the incoming signal plug in the modems electrical cord connect the modem router using ethernet plug in the routers electrical chord turn on your computer for wifi

MAC address 1 Modem 2 Router 3 Switch 4

connects two networks 3 identifies a device within a network 1 converts analog signals 2 connects devices within a network 4

examples of downloading a file

copying/saving a driver from a company website itunes copy/save facebook to desktop

routher that can send internet signals over two distinct frequencies are called ___ routers

dual-band

A URL identifies a particular __ address on the World Wide Web.

file

A protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the Internet is the ___.

file transfer protocol

For _____ it may be less expensive to add an existing cell phone data plan and to use the phone as a hotspot than to add wired Internet service.

individual users

statements that are true regarding cellular internet service

many providers offer data packages uses cell phone radio waves many smartphones can send and reviece wifi

three items needed to install a home wifi

modem internet signal router

true regarding cable internet service

more bandwidth than dsl lines bundeld with tv service same coaxial cable as tv signal

why broadband internet

several devices need high speed wifi in home

statements true fiber optic internet service

signal carried by light waves fastest home network not available in all areas

consider when choosing isp

users stream data what isps are in area how many users at one time