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3.2 The Internet 3.2.1 Overview of the Internet (The Internet Connection)
3.2 The Internet
3.2.1 Overview of the Internet
(The Internet Connection)
• Internet access is the process that enables
individuals and organizations to connect to
the Internet using computer terminals,
computers, mobile devices, sometimes via
computer networks. :<3:1
• Once connected to the Internet, users can
access Internet services, such as email and the
World Wide Web. :<3:2
*Types of Internet Connection
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Dial-up :recycle:
• A slow-speed Internet connection that provides
Internet access by using a standard telephone
line and dial-up modem.
•
Characteristics of dial-up connection:
– Slow-speed connection
– Low data transfer rate
– Temporary connection
– Lower cost
• Example:
– Dial-up provided by TMNet
Broadband :recycle:
• Broadband connection refers to any type of
high-speed Internet connection that involve
the use of high-speed transmission media and
communication device to transmit data.
• Characteristics of broadband connection:
– High-speed connection
– Fast data transfer rate
– Permanent, direct or always-on connection
– Higher cost compared to dial-up
*Types of Internet Connection:
Broadband
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Cable Internet Service
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• A high-speed Internet connection that
provides internet access using TV cable
(provided by cable television network) and
cable modem.
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
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• A high-speed Internet connection that
provides internet access by using standard
telephone line and DSL modem.
• Examples:
– Maxis Wired, TM Broadband(Streamyx), TIME
Broadband
Fiber To The Premises (FTTP)
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• A high-speed Internet connection that
provides internet access by using fiber-optic
cable and fiber modem.
• Install fiber optic cable directly from ISP to
residence or business buildings.
• Available in limited areas.
• Fast but expensive.
Two types of FTTP: :red_cross:
– FTTH (Fiber to the Home) – home users
– FTTB (Fiber to the Building) – business users
• Examples:
– TM Unifi, TIME Fibre Broadband, Maxis Fibre
Internet, PenangFon
Fixed Wireless
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• A high-speed Internet connection that
provides internet access by using a dishshaped
antenna on a building which
communicate with a tower location via radio
signals.
• It is a fixed one-to-one connection between
the premis and the provider.
• Examples:
– Internet connections established at hospitals, fuel
station, or shopping complex buildings.
Cellular Radio Network
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• A high-speed Internet connection that
provides internet access using cellular radio
signals and wireless device/modem.
• Provided by cellular network companies to
devices with built-in wireless modem/adapter
such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops.
• Examples:
– Celcom FIRST, DiGi Postpaid, MaxisONE, Umobile
Hero Postpaid, TMgo
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
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• A high-speed Internet connection that
provides internet access using broadcast radio
signals, wireless device/modem, and wireless
access point.
• Provided by an organization to devices with
built-in wireless modem/adapter such as
smart phones, tablets, and laptops through
wireless access point.
• Examples:
– TM WiFi, Celcom Wifi, P1 Hot Zone, Jaring Filter
Wifi
• Examples of free Wi-Fi:
– Wi-Fi provided by a college or university to its
students
– Wi-Fi at public places such as airports, hotels and
restaurants
Satellite Internet Service
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• A high-speed Internet connection that
provides internet access by using satellite dish
that communicate with a satellite modem via
microwave.
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Examples:
– TIME Satellite Broadband
– Sabah.Net IP STAR Satellite Broadband
– H-Vision IPSTAR Satellite Broadband