Different Methods of Connecting to the Internet
Different Methods Of Connecting To The Internet
DSL/ADSL Broadband
Advantages:
* Wide variety of speeds and prices. * Large choice of service providers * Always on connection * Can use a telephone and Internet simultaneously
Disadvantages: * Requires special termination equipment to be fitted by the telecom company at both ends of the telephone line, expensive and may cause trouble * Exposes computer to Internet so you need to install firewall software in case of viruses * Available only in limited areas * Speed vary widely, can be very slow * Some providers have monthly download limits, may not be enough
Wireless Broadband
Advantages:
* Always on connection (when connected.) * Requires you to be in a wireless hotspot. * Does not support wireless roaming. * Large choice of service providers * Easy to access * Cheap, sometimes free in various areas
Disadvantages: * Available only in limited areas usually public areas like airports, train stations etc. * Speed varies depending on signal quality. * Exposes computer to Internet so you need to install firewall software.
Cable Broadband
Advantages:
* Wide availability on cable networks * Relatively Cheap
Disadvantages: * Sharing with neighbours poses some unique security risks and congestion problems * Router required for more than one computer * Primarily for home users, cannot be used in public
Mobile Broadband
Advantages:
* Wide availability * Can be used when on the move
Disadvantages: * Slow in comparison with ADSL * Can be expensive
ISDN
Advantages:
* Let’s you talk and surf simultaneously. * Fast * Suitable for attaching more than 1 PC to the Internet without congestion
Disadvantages: * Outdated being replaced by DSL * Not practical for more than 6 computers * Security danger * difficult to setup * Available only in limited areas
DSL/ADSL Broadband
Advantages:
* Wide variety of speeds and prices. * Large choice of service providers * Always on connection * Can use a telephone and Internet simultaneously
Disadvantages: * Requires special termination equipment to be fitted by the telecom company at both ends of the telephone line, expensive and may cause trouble * Exposes computer to Internet so you need to install firewall software in case of viruses * Available only in limited areas * Speed vary widely, can be very slow * Some providers have monthly download limits, may not be enough
Wireless Broadband
Advantages:
* Always on connection (when connected.) * Requires you to be in a wireless hotspot. * Does not support wireless roaming. * Large choice of service providers * Easy to access * Cheap, sometimes free in various areas
Disadvantages: * Available only in limited areas usually public areas like airports, train stations etc. * Speed varies depending on signal quality. * Exposes computer to Internet so you need to install firewall software.
Cable Broadband
Advantages:
* Wide availability on cable networks * Relatively Cheap
Disadvantages: * Sharing with neighbours poses some unique security risks and congestion problems * Router required for more than one computer * Primarily for home users, cannot be used in public
Mobile Broadband
Advantages:
* Wide availability * Can be used when on the move
Disadvantages: * Slow in comparison with ADSL * Can be expensive
ISDN
Advantages:
* Let’s you talk and surf simultaneously. * Fast * Suitable for attaching more than 1 PC to the Internet without congestion
Disadvantages: * Outdated being replaced by DSL * Not practical for more than 6 computers * Security danger * difficult to setup * Available only in limited areas