Chapter 3. connecting to the internet, Wired connections – Lenovo IdeaPad S100 User Manual

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Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet

As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing
services such as sending and receiving e-mail information searching, elec-
tronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment.

You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:
Wired connections:

use physical wiring to connect.

Wireless connections:

connect through a wireless router.

Wired connections

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Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the
Internet.

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Hardware for wired connections

Cable

DSL

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
highspeed network access to homes and small
businesses over ordinary telephone lines.

Note:

The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.

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TV cable

Splitter *

Cable modem *

* Not supplied.

Telephone line

Splitter *

DSL modem *

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