
Chapter 5: Using the Internet
Learning about the Internet
The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are
Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use your TV cable or special telephone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet. Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem.
Important To locate the Ethernet jack on your computer, see “Back” on page 4.
Internet Servers
store information so other computers can access it from the Internet.
Your computer
connects to the Internet through an ISP.
ISP Servers
let you connect to the Internet and access your
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