Used by wireless-enabled devices (computers, mobiles, smartphones, etc.) to log in to the internet. Wireless is exactly what it says; there are no wires to connect.
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broadband
A wired connection to a broadband supplier. Normally the connection is via a network card in the computer. Cable users have an ethernet connection from their computer to the network.
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Dial up
A wired connection via a conventional telephone line, which needs a modem to convert signals to and from analogue for transmission.
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Name three methods for connecting to the internet.
Wi-Fi
broadband
dsl
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of wireless?
No wires
unreliable
Faster speed
Jamming
Higher quality
Charge the thing
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of broadband?
High speed
Requires a base
Security
Accessibility
Signal strength
High price
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of dial up?
Use existing telephone circuits
Older tech gives slower reaction time
Easy to set up
Tends to be slower
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Card 2
Front
broadband
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A wired connection to a broadband supplier. Normally the connection is via a network card in the computer. Cable users have an ethernet connection from their computer to the network.
Card 3
Front
Dial up
Back
Card 4
Front
Name three methods for connecting to the internet.
Back
Card 5
Front
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wireless?
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