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Broadband is provided through either cable or telephone companies. You can share a large
amount of data at high speed. It is significantly faster than a dialup connection and makes or
receives phone calls while using internet. A broadband connection provides Internet access
only through cable.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers (laptops and
desktops), mobile devices (smart phones and wearables), and other equipment (printers and
video cameras) to interface with the Internet.
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 the device. 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
Mobile Internet allows users to access the Internet over a smartphone provided with offers
on voice plans with Internet access. This wireless connection provides a good speed for the
Internet. The main advantage of Mobile Internet is that it can access the Internet anywhere
within the range of a Mobile network signal only.
Hotspots
Hotspots are sites that offer Internet access. It utilizes Wi-Fi technology, which allows computers
to connect to the Internet. It is mainly used on smartphones.
USING WEB BROWSER
As you know, Web browser is an application software that is used to access different websites
to find information.
Once you have established an internet connection, open your browser by following these steps:
When the list of programs
opens, find the name of your 2
browser and click on it.
1 Click on Start
button.
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