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19 Cards in this Set
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is a world wide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
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Internet
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is a widely used internet service.
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World Wide Web (Web)
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was started by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1969, and it allowed scientists to share information and if part of the network were destroyed it could still function.
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ARPANET
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is any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network.
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Host/Server
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it oversees research and sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the internet.
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W3C (the world wide web consortium
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is a business that provides ndividuals and organizations access to the internet free or for a fee.
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Access Provider
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is a regional or national access provider.
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ISP (internet service provider)
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provides internet access and other members-only features such as instant messaging.
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OSP (online service provider)
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are major carriers of network traffic around the world.
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Internet Backbone
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is a number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet.
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IP Address (internet protocal address)
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is the text version of an IP address.
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Domain Name
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is the last section of the domain. It identifies the type of organization associated with the domain.
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TLD (top-level domain)
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provides high-speed Internet access through cable televison network via a cable modem.
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Cable Internet Service
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provides high-speed Internet connections using regular telephone lines.
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DSL (digital subscriber line)
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uses fiber-optic cable to provide high-speed Internet access to home and business users.
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Fiber to the Premises (FTTP)
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provides high-speed Internet access using a dish-shaped antenna that communicates with a tower using radio signals.
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Fixed Wireless
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network uses radio signals to provide high-speed Internet connections to wireless devices
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Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)
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offers high-speed Internet connections to devices with built in wireless modems.
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Cellular Radio Network
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provides high-speed Internet connections via satellite to a satellite dish that communicates with a satellite modem.
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Satellite Internet Service
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