- Gateway Modems: These provide the interface with the computers and other equipment.
- DSL Connections The Gateway modem plugs into a wall socket.
- HFC Connections Your ISP supplies the access network (utility box and gateway modem).
- Fixed Wireless involves Outdoor Antenna, NBN connection box, and Wall Outlet.
- Satellite Connections involves a satellite dish and a satellite network termination device.
- NBN Connections involves a NBN utility box, NBN connection box, and a power supply.
- Hard-wired/Wireless involves internal building wiring.
- Power Line Adaptors involves usinga building's internal electrical wiring to connect computers.
(source: Left & Centre –Wikimedia Commons; Right – NETGEAR)