1. Why was AT&T given a monopoly over local phone service?

Because the government was convinced that having a single entity could provide more stable and reliable service to all US homes.

2. What was the significance of the Carterphone case?

It allowed devices not owned by AT&T to be added to their networks.

3. What government agency developed ARPAnet?

Department of Defense

4. What important invention was created by Robert Metcalf?

The Ethernet protocol

5. What are the four main characteristics of a LAN?

Installed in small localized areas
Interconnected devices using LAN specific equipment
Fast speeds
Devices have equal access to network resources

6. When would a MAN be used?

When connecting multiple inner city LANs

7. Describe how WAN's are different from LANs and MANs.

WANs are slower but more far reaching than LANs and MANs. They rely on existing telecommunication devices (such as leased lines or sattelites).\sattelites).

8. What are two reasons why ARPAnet and later the Internet were successful?

1. Reliable even in situations with partial failure
2. Distribution of BSD UNIX allowing universities to connect.

9. What network added to the overall capacity of the internet, and in what way?

The National Science foundation created the backbone for the internet.

10.What is one of the major accomplishments of Internet 2?

Gigabit speed