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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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