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Flashcards: CompTIA A+ Core 1: Internet Connection Types
What are the typical network speeds of satellite networks?
50Mbps down / 3Mbps up
What are the pros and cons of satellite networking?
Works in remote areas without network infrastructure, expensive, high latency, requires line-of-sight, affected by weather
What are the typical network speeds of fiber networks?
1Gbps down / 500Mbps up
What are the pros and cons of fiber networking?
Significantly higher data speed, high data rates, good long distance communication, higher installation and repair costs
What are the typical network speeds of cable broadband networks?
Trick question, speeds can vary greatly
What are the pros and cons of cable broadband networking?
Widespread and accessible, network integrity can be affected by the volume of traffic
What are the typical network speeds of (A)DSL networks?
200Mbps down / 20Mbps up
What are the pros and cons of (A)DSL networking?
Widespread and accessible, inexpensive, distance limitations from nodes, relatively slow speeds
What are the typical network speeds of cellular networks?
Trick question, it depends on the network evolution in use
What are the pros and cons of cellular networking?
Widespread, reliable, requires a device to have a SIM card to access the network
Define and describe WISP
Wireless internet service providers, are ISPs that use long-range wireless connections rather than wired connections
What are the typical network speeds of WISP?
Trick question, speeds can vary greatly
What are the pros and cons of WISP?
Works in remote areas without network infrastructure, relatively expensive, requires an outdoor antenna