ISP - |
Internet Service Providers are the
actual companies that provide your internet connection. |
ISDN - |
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) is
a type of dialup internet access which requires 2 digital telephone
lines installed in your home or office. Each line is capable of
transmitting data at 64kbps, and can be used together (to create
one 128kbps line) or separately (e.g. between two computers). |
ADSL - |
Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line. A form
of Digital Subscriber Line(DSL) in which the bandwidth available
for downstream connection is significantly larger then for upstream.
This setup is well suited for web browsing and client-server
applications as well as for some emerging applications such as
video on demand. |
Cable ISP - |
If you subscribe to a cable TV company, such
as NTL or Telewest, you can use your cable connection to connect
to the internet. Every TV channel through cable has a dedicated
bandwidth 'slice', and one or more of these channels can be used
to send and receive data for internet access. |
Free ISP - |
A 'free' ISP is a company which will provide
you with a dial-up connection, usually through a local-rate phone
number (0845), without charging you any monthly costs or setup
fees. |
Broadband - |
Is an internet service that is run on existing
cabling using ADSL, DSL, satelite or Cable technology. A specific
modem or router will be required, but connection speeds are up
to 40 times faster than a standard 56k modem connection. Ideal
for people who require fast download speeds, and also a must for
online gaming. |
Unmetered ISP - |
Are Internet service providers that allow
unlimited access for one monthly payment. A standard modem would
be required and speeds will not be as fast as a broadband connection. |
Leased Line - |
A dedicated leased-line provides companies
with an 'always-on', 24-hour a day Internet connection without
the need to dial up an ISP. Bandwidth can be tailored to a customer's
requirements, ranging from 32 Kbps to 6 Mbps or more. The speed
required for your company depends on the number of employees who
will be allowed to get access to the Internet and the types of
Internet applications that will be used-frequently. |
Subscription ISP - |
Essentially, a subscription ISP works in the
same way as a free ISP, but they will charge a monthly fee in
return for better service. This is usually defined as better uptime,
less dropped connections, and in some cases, free or cheap telephone
support. You still pay local rates for the time you are online. |
Satelite ISP - |
Satellite internet is a relatively new broadband
solution which is of most use to people living in rural areas
who have not had their telephone exchange upgraded to DSL, and
are not served by a cable company. With satellite access, your
computer receives and (in some cases) sends information through
your satellite dish, to the company's Network Operations Centre
(NOC) by means of a satelite. |
Dial Up ISP - |
Dial-up internet access involves using your
telephone line and a modem to connect to the internet. The modem
dials the telephone number of another computer's modem belonging
to the ISP, which routes traffic back and forth between your computer
and the internet. |
Domain Name - |
A domain is basically the website URL. If
you want your own website you will have to register the domain/url
you require, as long as it hasn't been registered by another party. |
Web Hosting - |
A service that allows you to upload and store
a site's HTML documents and related files on a Web server. This
makes the files available on the World Wide Web for viewing by
the public. |
Web Design - |
The look of a web site is all important in
giving the right impression to it's visitors. Web design can cover
everything from the simple 3 page contact sites to more advanced
e-commerce sites. |
eCommerce Sites - |
eCommerce sites, simply put are online shops,
where goods can be purchased using credit/debit card on line. |