Network classification based on transmission medium

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three main types of wired broadband connections

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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) network
Cable broadband network
Fiber optic network

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what is Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

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It is a wired communication technology that uses existing telephone lines to transmit high-bandwidth data, such as multimedia and video, to service subscribers.

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How does DSL technology allow users to access both phone and Internet services at the same time without interference?

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by using a specialized modem called a DSL modem, which connects to a traditional telephone line.

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What medium does fiber optic technology use to transmit data?

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Fiber optic cables

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What is the maximum download and upload speed fiber optic Internet can reach?

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Download and upload speeds can reach up to 2.5 Gbps (Gigabits per second).

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What specialized device is required to use fiber optic Internet?

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a specialized modem called a Fiber Optic Modem

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Why might installing fiber optic Internet require replacing existing infrastructure?

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to deliver communication signals using Fiber optic cables, we need to replace older copper cables to connect directly from the provider to the home or business.