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WAYS TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
To connect to the Internet, you need an Internet connection. There are several ways
to connect your computer to the Internet. Some of the most common methods are
dial-up, broadband, Wi-Fi, etc.
Dial-up
Dial-up means connecting your phone line to your computer to access the Internet.
While you are using the Internet with dial-up connection, you cannot make or
receive phone calls.
Broadband Connection
Broadband is a high-speed Internet service provided by various companies through
various transmission medium including cable, phone, and fiber-optic providers. It
allows for high data transfer rates and is much faster than dial-up connections.
Unlike a dial-up connection, broadband offers the flexibility to use the Internet and
make phone calls at the same time.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) uses radio waves to
connect to the Internet. Wi-Fi uses a Wi-Fi router
or Wi-Fi modem to provide wireless connectivity
to access Internet.
Wi-Fi doesn’t require cables to connect to the
Internet. The main advantage of Wi-Fi is that
it’s always on and you can use the Internet from
anywhere within the network’s coverage area.
Clickipedia
John O’Sullivan is known as the father of Wi-Fi.
Mobile Internet
Mobile Internet allows you to use the Internet on your
smartphone if you have a mobile data plan and a network
connection. It provides good speeds and the main benefit is
that you can access the Internet anywhere you have a mobile
network signal.
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