Lenovo S100 manual Connecting to the Internet, „ Hardware for wired connections, Wired connections

Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet

As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as sending and receiving e-mail information searching, elec- tronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment.

You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connections: use physical wiring to connect.

Wireless connections: connect through a wireless router.

Wired connections --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 highspeed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines.

„Hardware for wired connections

Cable DSL

TV cable

Splitter *

Cable modem *

Telephone line

*	Splitter *
	*
	DSL modem *

*

*

* Not supplied.

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

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