The main difference between dial-up and broadband internet connectivity, lies in the speed of access granted. The broadband option is quite the opposite of dial-up technology with regards to the time taken to access telephone connection, protocol synchronization and data transfer.
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The terms "wideband" and "broadband" mean the same thing. It simply means that a signal or noise or channel has a wide bandwidth. Speed is the simple answer to the difference between broadband internet access and wideband internet access, but it is really more than that. Wideband is a fairly new level of high speed internet access that allows much smoother video streaming and gaming interaction via the internet. TimeWarner has introduced it for residential customers in New York City.
The difference between a dial up connect and a direct connection is that a dial up requires a connection from a phone line to a PC and the data capacity is smaller. A direct connection can transmit large amounts of data at higher speeds.
It could be any where between a few minutes to a few hours depending on the bandwidth of your connection.
There is one major different between internet and intranet. The internet is an open, public space. A worldwide interconnected network. The Intranet is a private space and only accessible by authorized users.
Proxy and VPN are two methods of connecting over the internet. Proxy servers act for a different computer. VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and allows for a connection to occur while activity remains private.