
Chapter 3. Using the Internet
As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as
You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect.
Wireless network technology: connect without wiring.

Wired connection ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Generally, the following two accessing methods are widely used.
Cable
DSL
Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line.
DSL is a family of related technologies that bring
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