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Glossary of Terms:
56K Modem
A modem is a device that converts
digital signals, from a computer, into analog signals for transmission over
telephone
lines. A modem also converts incoming analog signals into digital signals. 56K
means that this type of modem has the ability
to transmit at up to 56,600 bps.
ADSL
ADSL is a type of high-speed Internet
access for consumers. ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. This
is a
technology that allows for digital transmission over existing telephone lines.
The term 'asymmetric' refers to the fact that
the speed that you send data can be different than the speed that you can
receive data. Therefore, a typical user will have a
faster download speed than upload speed through ADSL. ADSL service is typically
many times faster than a 56k modem while
allowing for regular phone/voice usage simultaneously on the same telephone
line. ADSL service is an "always-on" type of connection, which is especially vulnerable to hacker attacks. Users can prevent
unauthorized access with a software firewall
product.
Bandwidth
Bandwidth refers to how much data is transmitted over a given period of time.
For digital devices, bandwidth is measured in
bits per second (bps). For analog devices, bandwidth is measured in Hertz (Hz).
bps
bps stands for 'bits per second'. bps
is the standard measure of data speed or data transmission. This is measured by
how many bits of data are transmitted or received over a one second period.
Broadband
This term is loosely used to describe
high-speed Internet access.
Cable Modem
Cable modem service is a type of
high-speed Internet access offered by local cable companies for consumers. Using
the same
coaxial cable used for TV signals, the speed of downloading data is typically
many times faster than a 56K modem. Since cable
TV was designed as a broadcast system, the cable is shared amongst many people
in a small area, so download speeds can vary
greatly throughout the day or week. Typically, upload speed is restricted to
only 56Kbps, more than enough for normal, fast
"surfing" of the Internet. Cable modem service is an "always-on" type of
connection, which is especially vulnerable to hacker
attacks. Users can prevent unauthorized access with a software firewall product.
Download
From an Internet user's point of view,
to download a file is to receive it from another computer. In typical "surfing"
of the
Internet, the amount of data downloaded is many times greater than the amount of
data uploaded.
DSL
DSL is a type of high-speed Internet access for consumers. DSL stands for
Digital Subscriber Line. This is a technology that
allows for digital transmission over existing telephone lines. DSL service is
typically many times faster than a 56K modem
while allowing for regular phone/voice usage simultaneously on the same
telephone line. Although DSL service does not exist
in all areas, it is currently more available than cable modem service. DSL
service is an "always-on" type of connection,
which is especially vulnerable to hacker attacks. Users can prevent unauthorized
access with a software firewall product.
ISDN
ISDN is a type of high-speed Internet access typically for businesses. ISDN
stands for Integrated Services Digital Network.
ISDN is conceptually the integration of both analog or voice data together with
digital data over the same network
ISP
An ISP, or Internet Service Provider, is a company that provides users access to
the Internet.
Kbps
Kbps stands for kilobit per second (thousands of bits per second, or bps) and is
a common measure of bandwidth.
LAN
A local area network, or LAN, is a group of computers and/or devices that share
a common communications line within a small
geographic area such as within an office building. A typical LAN can provide
extremely high-speed Internet access with just
one high-bandwidth connection to an ISP.
Mbps
Mbps represents millions of bits per second and is a measure of bandwidth on a
medium such as a telephone line, cable line,
or optical fiber. Depending on the medium and the transmission method, bandwidth
may also be in the Kbps range or the Gbps
(billions of bits or gigabits per second) range.
Upload
From an Internet user's point of view, to upload a file is to send it to another
computer. In typical "surfing" of the
Internet, the amount of data downloaded is many times greater than the amount of
data uploaded.
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