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