High-Speed Internet Access (HSIA) refers to the ability to access the Internet through a high-speed connection, often necessary for activities such as uploading, downloading, or streaming. HSIA can be delivered via various technologies such as LAN, DSL, cable, or wireless connections.
The term 'offline' typically refers to a state where a device, application, or user is not connected to a network or the Internet. This can pertain to printers lacking active connections or users who download content to access and work on it without an active Internet connection.
A network component that intelligently joins several networks together. Often used to link an incoming DSL or cable modem connection to a home network, both wired and wireless.
