Chapter 3. connecting to the internet, Wired connection, Hardware connection – Lenovo B570e Notebook 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 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

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TV cable (not supplied)

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Splitter (not supplied)

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Cable modem (not supplied)

Note: Your wired connection might be different with the above illustrations.

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