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Wi-Fi

                  Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect to the Internet. Wireless
                  connections are possible through the modem, which picks up
                  Internet signals and sends them to computers. Wi-Fi doesn’t require

                  cable to provide Internet access. The main advantage of Wi-Fi is
                  the “always on” connection that can be accessed from any location
                  under network coverage.


                       Mobile Internet

                  It allows users to access the Internet over a smartphone or tablet provided offer voice plans with
                  Internet access. This connection provides a good speed for the Internet. The main advantage of
                  Mobile Internet is to access the Internet anywhere within range of a Mobile network signal only.


                  Hotspots

                  Hotspots are sites that offer Internet access. It utilises Wi-Fi technology, which allows computers
                  to connect to the Internet. It is mainly used on smartphones.


                         USING WEB BROWSER


                  You know that Web browser is an application software that is used to find information from
                  the different websites.

                  You need to connect to the Internet before opening a web
                  browser. Once you  have  established  a  connection,  open
                  your browser by following these steps:                                                         2

                  Step 1:  Click on Start button on the Windows taskbar.
                  Step 2:  When the list of  Apps opens, find the name of
                          your browser and click it. A web browser window
                          opens.                                                     1


                         USING URLs


                  You have learnt in previous class that every Web page has a unique address called a Uniform
                  Resource Locator, or URL. URLs are the key to navigating the Web. When you provide a URL

                  to the browser, it finds that URL’s Web page and then transfers the Web page to your PC. The
                  content of the Web page then appears in the Web browser window.

                  To open a Web page, follow these steps:
                  Step 1:  Type the URL in the browser's Address bar.

                  Step 2:  Press the Enter key from the keyboard.


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