Topic 6 The Internet

Cable Modem

• A cable modem connects to Cable TV wiring (coax or coaxial wiring) and is provided by your Cable Internet provider. 

• Cable Internet uses a shared connection within a neighborhood, and therefore, can be affected by the number of connected households and devices.

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Multimedia System Networking

Review Questions

Multiple Choice

The Internet is called the network of networks.

• True

• False

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​ ​

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is a rule that governs how information is sent from one computer to another and ​

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ensures transfer of data is dependable and reliable.

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Internet Protocol

Transport Control Protocol

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A modem connects to ​ the ​

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that provides the Internet connection to the ​

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through the ​

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.

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Internet Service Provider

Client

Server

Multiple Choice

The TCP/IP protocol connects any two networks that have similar hardware, software and design.

• False

• True

Match

Match the forms of data to the correct TCP/IP layer.

• Application

• Transport

• Internet

Data

Segment

Packet

• Data

• Segment

• Packet

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splits the upstream and downstream frequencies evenly, providing equal speeds for uploading and downloading data transfer.

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Symmetric DSL

Asymmetric DSL

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refers to installing and using optical fibre cable to the curbs near homes or businesses, with a "copper" medium carrying the signals between the curb and the end users.

Multiple Choice

WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access.

• True

• False

Open Ended

How do you think the Internet in the future will be different from the Internet today?

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