Definitions for teachers by teachers
Bandwidth
Bandwidth: The Bandwidth is basically the maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between computers in a network. More specifically it is the difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for network signals. The term is also used to describe the rated throughput capacity of a given network medium or protocol.by Terry Franklin
Bandwidth
Bandwidth is the amount of data that can
be sent through a network connection, measured in bits per second (BPS).
It is also the range of transmission frequencies a network can use expressed
as the difference between the highest and lowest frequencies of a transmission
channel (in Hertz, or cycles per second). High bandwidth allows fast transmission
or high-volume transmission.
Relevance: The speed of Internet reception
is dictated by the bandwidth connection to the server. The connection
I have in my classroom is extremely limited. The connection that
I have at home has an increased bandwidth allowing me to do a much more
efficient job of surfing the Internet. Therefore, much more of my
classroom preparation is done at home instead of at school.
Sources: Webopedia.internet.com
by Dianne Fulton
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Last updated: 1 August 2000