Types of Connections

1. Dialup Access: In this type of access, a computer connects to the Internet with a temporary connection, generally over a telephone line using a modem. 2. Leased Line: This facility provides reliable, high speed Internet access ranging from 2.4 Kbps to 45 Mbps. 3. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line): This service is provided through the existing phone line, but is different from Dialup access. Internet Service Provider(ISP): An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is an organization that provides the required software used to connect to the internet for a monthly or annual fee. Bandwidth: Maximum volume of information that can be transferred over any communication medium. It is measured in bits per second (bps), which refers to the no. of binary data bits transmitted per second.