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