- Coventional Dial-up
(to connect to the Internet, your computer dials its modem and connects to a modem attached to a computer belonging to your ISP.)
- ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network)
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
|---|---|
| Security : (since you are not continually conneted to the Internet, it is much less likely the hackers will gain access to your computer via Internet.) | Slow connection speed (max of 56Kbps) |
| Included inexpensive hardware | In convenience (having to instruct your PC to dial up your ISP every time you want to check your email or view a website) |
| Ease of setup and use | Telephone line will be tied up while accessing the Internet |
| Availability: provides the user with the convenience of using his account. |
- also transfer data over ordinary telephone lines to
- Typically uses two phone lines to transfer data
- ISDN requires a special ISDN modem
- Characteristics of ISDN :
- Faster, but pricey
- Doesn't tie up phone line
- Used by businesses and individuals
2. Direct Connection /Broadband Internet Connection
(always on connection)
| Types of Direct Connection/ Broadband Internet Connection | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSL | Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) | Fixed Wireless | Cellular Radio Network | Cable Internet Service | Wi-Fi | Satellite Internet Service |
| Broadband delivered over telephone lines | Delivers over fibre-optic cabling all the way to the building | Uses radio transmission towers rather than satellites | Also known as mobile wireless. Access via mobile phone or device. | Most widely used home broadband connection | Data transmitted through radio waves. | Broadband option for rural areas |
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