Saturday, October 23, 2010

Week 3 EOC: 3 Time Internet

There are many ways to connect to the World Wide Web these days. There are wired and wireless connections. Both of which are very valuable these days when it comes to connecting to the world and getting things done. When I think of my access to the Internet I think of my iPhone and my Mac. Apple has made it really easy for folks like me. At home or on my Mac it is through a wired connection either DSL or Cable. “DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is a technology for bringing high- bandwidth information to homes and small businesses over ordinary copper telephone lines.” http://whatis.techtarget.com. I prefer Cable Internet. “There are a few limitations to cable Internet. If there are many subscribers browsing the Internet in your area, your speed may be reduced due to the capacity of the cable line.”eHow.com. Ya may be reduced is the operative word here. Where I live I hardly experience low bandwidth. 18mbs down, 6mbs up, I love it it works great for me!

When it comes to mobile Internet I would suggest two methods. One of which that I use is wireless on AT&T for the iPhone. Now this is great if you just only want to surf on your phone. What I prefer is another method by 4g wi-max via “Clear Wireless”. Through a Mobile wireless modem that fits in your pocket you can share your connection with up to 5 computers or WiFi enabled devices. “4G is the short name for fourth-generation wireless, the stage of broadband mobile communications that will supercede the third generation (3G)” searchmobilecomputing.com. Whatever method the method you choose all are great but wired will give you the fastest speed. And wireless will give you the most flexibility.