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Connecting to the Internet, Wired connection, Hardware connection

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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. Wired connection Cable DSL Description 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 This topic presents the hardware connection to the Internet. Cable 1 2 3 B475 1 TV cable (not supplied) 2 Splitter (not supplied) 3 Cable modem (not supplied) Note: Your weird connection might be different with the above illustrations. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 17

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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.
Wired connection
Description
Cable
Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line.
DSL
DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed network access to
homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines.
Hardware connection
This topic presents the hardware connection to the Internet.
Cable
1
2
3
1
TV cable (not supplied)
2
Splitter (not supplied)
3
Cable modem (not supplied)
Note:
Your weird connection might be different with the above illustrations.
© Copyright Lenovo 2011
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