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these modems include an 'router' that provides network and wi-fi access. Cable A cable connection provides fast and 'always-on' Internet service via a cable television line. This service is generally available in large cities. You can use your telephone and watch cable TV at the same time you are connected to the Internet. 3G (WWAN or 'Wireless Wide-Area Network') A 3G connection allows you to use cellular networks (such as those used by a mobile phone) to connect to the Internet while away from home. The socket for a SIM card may be built in to your computer, or may require an external device, such as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile phone. Note: If your computer includes a SIM card slot, you require a compatible SIM card and a contract with a cellular provider. Before using the 3G features, check with your service provider to see if any additional charges will be incurred, especially roaming charges. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example, within an office building or home) that share a common communications line and resources. When you set up a network, you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet 54

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these modems include an ‘router’ that provides network and wi-fi
access.
Cable
A cable connection provides fast and ‘always-on’ Internet service via a
cable television line. This service is generally available in large cities.
You can use your telephone and watch cable TV at the same time you
are connected to the Internet.
3G (WWAN or 'Wireless Wide-Area Network')
A 3G connection allows you to use cellular networks (such as those
used by a mobile phone) to connect to the Internet while away from
home. The socket for a SIM card may be built in to your computer, or
may require an external device, such as a USB modem or even an
appropriately equipped mobile phone.
Note:
If your computer includes a SIM card slot, you require a
compatible SIM card and a contract with a cellular provider.
Before using the 3G features, check with your service provider to
see if any additional charges will be incurred, especially roaming
charges.
Network connections
A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example,
within
an
office
building
or
home)
that
share
a
common
communications line and resources. When you set up a network, you
can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet