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