1. We are going to learn about Internet connectivity, starting with connectivity in the home. (We will cover mobile, organization and backbone connectivity later). In this assignment, you will learn about the connection between your home and the Internet – its speed, who provides it, the IP address of your home, and the technology used to make the connection. Nearly all of us have Internet connectivity at home. If you do not, you may do this assignment on campus, but, if you do, you must do it from home. Home connectivity assignment

2. Go to http://www.speedtest.net.http://www.speedtest.net Click on Begin Test, accepting the recommended location.

3. Record your download speed, upload speed, ping time, IP address, and Internet service provider (ISP) download speed.75 Mb/s upload speed.13 Mb/s ping time66 ms IP address71.105.98.77 ISPVerizon In this example, they are:

4. Once you have run the test, report your results in the online survey at: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/243422/home-connectivity You can complete most of the survey question using the results of your speed test. (Be sure to enter only numeric results, and do not forget the decimal points). For example: Complete an online survey download speed.75 upload speed.13 ping time66 IP address71.105.98.77 ISPVerizon download speed.75 upload speed.13 ping time66 IP address71.105.98.77

5. You may not know the answer to the question about the technology used in the connection between your home and the Internet. The choices are: If you live in a city, you almost certainly have DSL or Cable (perhaps fiber). If you are not sure which you have, contact your ISP and find out before you complete the survey. DSL (typically from a telephone company) Cable (typically from a cable TV company) Fiber optic cable Satellite Terrestrial wireless Connection technology question

6. Check your answers for accuracy before submitting them. Print out the “thank you” page to turn in.