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REQUIREMENTS TO CONNECT TO INTERNET
The things required for having an Internet connection are:
Computer System
It is an integrated system with all the different types of input, output,
processing and storage devices.
Telephone and Cable Lines
These help in establishing a link between the different computers
and the servers.
Modem
It stands for Modulator-Demodulator. Modem transfers digital
information over telephone lines and vice-versa.
Web Browser
It is a software program which helps the user in opening and displaying the
different web pages. The different types of web browsers are Google Chrome,
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, etc.
ISP
It stands for Internet Service Provider. It is a company that provides
Internet access on payment of a monthly fee. Some of the ISPs are
Airtel, Vodafone Idea, BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), MTNL
(Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited.), Jio, etc.
TYPES OF INTERNET CONNECTION
To connect your computer with Internet, you need an Internet connection. There are numerous
ways to connect your computer to the Internet. Some of the most widely used ways are:
Dial-up Connection
Dial-up requires users to link their phone line to a computer in order to access the Internet.
It doesn’t allow users to make or receive phone calls through phone service while using the
Internet.
Broadband Connection
Broadband is provided through either cable or telephone companies. It is a high-speed
Internet connection. You can share a large amount of data. It is significantly faster than a
dial-up connection and makes or receives phone calls. A broadband connection provides
Internet access only through cable.
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