Abbreviation
NAP
Description
The protocol which takes data from a users
application program and passes it to the IP
for transfer across the internet. The reverse
operation is performed at the destination
computer, i.e. the TCP reassembles the data
(from individual packets) and forwards them
to the users application program. The close
relation with the IP means that the terms are
usually used in combination, i.e. TCP/IP.
Network Access
Point
TCP
Internet Protocol
ISP
Transmission
Control Protocol
FTP
An interchange between
networks within the
internet. It allows ISPs to interconnect with
each
other
File Transfer
Protocol
IP
Internet Service
Provider
POP
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BTEC 2012
Unit 1 The Online World
Computer
Internetserviceprovider
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BTEC 2012
Unit 1 The Online World
2. Read Internet Infrastructure on Pg 2 careful and write the descriptions next to the correct piece of
hardware.
Your computer
Modem/router
Other computers in the area
connected to the modem
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BTEC 2012
Unit 1 The Online World
Disadvantages
You can only connect to the Wi-Fi if your in range
Interferences can occur
Wireless
More than one device can connect at a time
Disadvantages
Not wireless
Only one device can connect to it with an Ethernet cable
If wire gets damaged then you cant connect only applies with computer games
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of answer c above?
Advantages
Disadvantages
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