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Computer Networks and the Internet

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To connect to the internet, you need a computer, a modem, and thisInternet Service Provider
This device is used to connect to the internet and can be built-in to your computer or externally attached to itModem
How fast your data moves is called...Connection Speed
Connection Speed to the internet is measured inBits per second
Slower connections speeds are usually inKbps
Faster connection speeds are usually inMbps
The slowest type of internet connection is through the telephone and is called....dial-up
This type of internet connection is the same connection you would use for your TVCable
This type of internet connection is done without wires or cableWireless
In a typical computer network, the main computer is called ...Server
In a computer network, the link that connects computers and devices together is called...Communication channel
A small network in a limited area is called aLAN
A big network that covers large areas (countries, regions, etc.) is calledWAN
Computers that connects to a network and access other hardware (like a printer) on the network is called...workstation.



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