2. Objectives
THINGS NEEDED TO ACCESS THE INTERNET
TYPES OF MODEM
TYPES OF HIGH-SPEED CONNECTING TO
THE INTERNET
3. THINGS NEEDED TO
ACCESS THE INTERNET
COMPUTER PROGRAMS MODEM TELEPHONE
LINE
Any
computer
can be used
to get
connected
to the
Internet.
Special
programs are
used on the
internet. These
programs are
given free cost
by most server
providers.
Serves in
exchanging
information
between a
computer
and the
internet.
All
internet
informatio
n travels
over the
telephone
lines.
8. THINGS NEEDED TO
ACCESS THE INTERNET
ISDN
(Integrated Services Digital
Network )
Is an international
telecommunication
standard for
transmitting voice,
video and data over
digital lines running
at 64kpbs (kilobits
per second).
SPEAKER ISP
Allows us to hear
music, voice and
other sounds
generated by the
computer.
(Internet Service Provider)
Is a company that
provides access
to the internet.
12. A device that enables a computer to transmit data.
Computer information is stored digitally whereas information transmitted
Over telephone lines id transmitted in the form of analog waves.
It coverts these two forms:
MODEM (Modulater- DEModulator)
External
Modem
Internal
Modem
13. External
Modem
A modem that is connected on the
outside of the computer . An
external modem is generally
connected to the serial port or USB
port.
One of the advantages of the
external modem is that by looking
at the display lights on the case,
one can quickly check the status of
the modem.
15. Internal
Modem
It is the type of modem that is
installed inside the computer.
An internal modem does not
provide a series of display
lights that inform the user of
the changing modem status.
The user must rely entirely on
the communications program.
17. TYPES OF HIGH SPEED
CONNECTION
(Integrated Services Digital
Network )
Is an international
telecommunication
standard for
transmitting
voice, video and
data over digital
lines running at
64kpbs (kilobits per
second).
ISP
Used to achieve
extremely fast access
to the World Wide
Web. It is an excellent
mode for transferring
information for Internet
and cable TV
companies. Cable
modems offer speeds
up to 2 Mbps
(Digital Subscriber Line)
Is a service that
offers a faster
Internet
connection. DSL
gives ‘always-on’
Internet access
and does not tie up
with the phone
line.
DSLCABLE
MODEM
ISDN
22. Test 1. Define the following (2 points each)
1. Computer
2. Modem
23. Test II. Identification
____ 1. It is use to access the internet where in a special
programs are used on the Internet. These programs are given
free of cost by most server provider.
____2. It allows us to hear music, voice and other sounds
generated by the computer.
____3. An international telecommunications standard for
transmitting voice, video, and data over digital lines running at 64
Kpbs.
____4. It is used to achieve extremely fast access to the World
Wide Web. It offers speeds up to 2Mbps.
____5. Its gives ‘always-on Internet access and does not tie up
with the phone line.
____6. All internet information travels over the telephone lines.
____7. It is the type that is installed inside the computer.
____8. It is the type of modem that is connected on the outside of
the computer .
____9. It is a company that provides access to the Internet for a
monthly fee.