Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet

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 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.

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 high-speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines.

„Hardware connection

Cable

TV cable

Splitter *

Cable modem *

 

DSL

 

Telephone line

*

Splitter *

 

*

 

DSL modem *

*

*

* Not supplied.

Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.

„Software configuration

Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.

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