Toshiba Tecra A8 An overview of using the Internet, The Internet

144	Exploring Your Computer’s Features
	An overview of using the Internet

To use your wireless communication, slide the wireless on/off switch to the On position.

NOTE	When the Wi-Fi antenna switch is on, the wireless indicator
	light will be lit.

For help with common Wi-Fi®networking problems, see “Wireless networking problems” on page 232.

An overview of using the Internet

The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings:

❖The Internet

❖The World Wide Web

❖Internet Service Providers

❖Connecting to the Internet

❖Surfing the Internet

❖Internet features

❖Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet

The Internet

The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information.