Toshiba Satellite 1405-S151 Satellite 1400/1405-S151/S152 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 171
Internet Service Providers, Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line
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171 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone line and modem or through other higher-speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, or satellite links. Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem ❖ A Web browser ❖ A telephone line ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can access the Internet. 1 Connect your computer's modem to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem, see "Connecting the modem" on page 96. 2 Start your Web browser. Have your modem dial the ISP's telephone number, and establish a connection with the ISP's computer.