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Internet Services
Goal Glimpse
Requirements to Connect to the Internet
Ways to Connect to the Internet
Services on Internet
Netiquettes
The Internet is a huge network that connects millions of computers and devices
all around the world. It allows people to easily find and share information. There
are billions of websites on the Internet, and each website usually has several web
pages that provide different types of information. You can use the Internet to learn
about almost any topic you can think of.
REQUIREMENTS TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
The things required for connecting a computer with an Internet connection are:
Telephone Line
You can use a telephone line to connect your computer to
the Internet. This service is provided by an Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
Modem
It is a device that enables your computer or other devices to connect to the
Internet. It translates digital data from your computer into analog signals that can
be transmitted over phone lines, cable systems, or other communication mediums.
It also converts incoming analog signals back into digital data for your computer
to process.
There are two types of modems:
✶ Internal modem: This is installed inside the CPU box/
cabinet as a card.
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