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Broadband Internet Connection - Coggle Diagram
Broadband Internet Connection
Characteristics
High speed connection
Always-on connection
Higher cost compared to broadband
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Advantages
Convenient because it is always on
Does not use telephone line
Unlimited access and not changed based on duration
Disadvantages
High monthly fee
Need firewall for extra protection
Types of Broadband
Wired
Characteristics
Security: Always secured
Speed: Fast
Components: Lots of ports and cables
User access: Limited
File transfer: Less convenient but transfer speed is fast
Examples
Cable Internet Service
Transmission media: Hybrid fibre coaxial cable
Communication device: Cable modem, WAP
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Transmission media: Twisted pair cable
Communication device: WAP, Wireless DSL modem
Fibre to the Premises(FTTP)
Transmission media: Fibre optic cable
Communication device: Fibre modem
Wireless
Characteristics
Security: Less secured but easy access
Speed: Slower than wired
Components: Less cable and uncomplicated network
User Access: Access anywhere from within the range
File transfer: Easy to share but slow transfer speed
Examples
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
Transmission media: Broadcast radio
Communication device: Hot spot, wireless modem, WAP
Mobile broadband/ Cellular radio
Transmission media: Wireless adapter
Communication device: Wireless modem
Fixed Wireless
Transmission media: Disc shape antenna
Communication device: Satellite modem
Satellite Internet Service
Transmission media: Communication satellite
Communication media: Satellite modem