Specifies the format and addressing scheme of the packets

Responsible for ensuring data packets are transferred quickly and reliably across a network through a router via the best path

An organization that provides access to the internet, such as cable, providers (Comcast, AT&T, Earthlink, etc.)

Utilizes a modem that enables computers to transmit data over analog telephone lines

The amount of information (aka traffic) carried on a network at one time

Systems only use their NIC to connect with each other

A device that enables wireless systems to communicate with each other, provided they are on the same network

Are dedicated digital telephone lines that have greater bandwidths than ISDN lines and are used in USA

Referred to when companies buy one or a number of the individual T1 or T3 channels

Are dedicated digital telephone lines that have greater bandwidths than ISDN lines and are used in Europe

Referred to when companies buy one or number of the individual E1 or E3 channel

Internet through your cable TV system by attaching a cable modem to the computer's NIC and to the cable television outlet

A high-speed connection that uses digital phone lines and an xDSL modem to connect to the internet via Ethernet cables