* Mbps:
The speed of a broadband connection is
usually described in terms of Mbps. This stands for ‘Megabits per second’, and
indicates how much data can be downloaded via your connection each second.
* Bandwidth:
Bandwidth is the upper limit on the amount of data that you can download on a
monthly basis using your broadband connection. In some cases, you will be
charged a fee if you download more than this limit, and in other cases your
internet speed will simply slow down. You will normally see bandwidth described
in terms of gigabytes (GB).
* ISP:
ISP stands for
‘Internet Service Provider’. ISPs are companies that provide the necessary
technology to allow homes and businesses to access the internet.
* Router:
A router is a small, box-like piece of
hardware that is plugged into your modem and allows other computers in the home
to access the internet via the connection that has been provided for the main
computer. Routers can also function as security devices, stopping unauthorized
users from accessing the internet connection.
* DSL:
DSL stands for ‘Digital Subscriber Line’,
which is one type of broadband connection. It provides you with an internet
connection through a phone line that is installed in your home or office, and
uses copper cables to transmit data.
* ADSL:
ADSL stands for ‘Asymmetric Digital
Subscriber Line’, and is the most common type of broadband connection at the
moment. It downloads data at a substantially faster rate than it uploads data,
and it allows the user to utilize their telephone line for phone calls and
online access simultaneously.
* SDSL:
SDSL stands for ‘Symmetric Digital
Subscriber Line’, and it provides extremely fast upload speeds as well as
download speeds. An SDSL broadband connection requires an extra phone line, and
it is typically only needed if you have a reason to constantly transmit and
receive huge amounts of data.
* Fiber Optic Broadband:
Fiber optic broadband connections transmit
data as pulses of light through optical fibers, providing much faster
connection speeds than those available via DSL, ADSL and SDSL connections
(which all use copper cables). Fiber optic broadband is not yet available in
all areas.
* Wi-Fi:
When you can use the internet without
having to connect any cables or devices to your computer, this is called wi-fi
access. Wi-fi connections transmit using radio waves, and allow for highly
convenient online access in shared homes or public places (such as libraries).* MiFi:
MiFi stands for ‘My Wi-Fi’, and it is a
type of portable broadband connection that can be shared by up to five users
and is enabled by a small wireless device.
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