Chapter 3. Connecting to the network

As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing, and entertainment.

You can connect the computer to the network in the following ways:

“Wired connection” on page 19

“Wireless connection” on page 20

Wired connection

It is a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet using a wired connection.

Wired connection

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Cable

Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line.

 

 

Digital subscriber line (DSL)

DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed network access to

 

homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines.

 

 

Hardware connection

This topic provides information about how to connect to the Internet through hardware connection.

Cable

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TV cable (not supplied) Splitter (not supplied)

Cable modem (not supplied)

Note: Your wired connection might look different from the above illustrations.

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Lenovo 59366616, B590, B490 manual Connecting to the network, Wired connection, Hardware connection, Cable

B490, B590, 59366616 specifications

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