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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 wireless is the always on connection that
           Prime (Ver. 2.2)-V  It  allows  users  to  access  the  Internet  on  a  smartphone  through  voice  plans  that
                  can be accessed from any location under network coverage.


                   Mobile Internet



                  include Internet access. This connection provides a good speed for the Internet. The
                  main advantage of Mobile Internet is access the Internet anywhere within range of a
                  Mobile network signal only.

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                    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


                  As you know Web browser is an application software
                  which is used for finding information from different                                           2
                  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:                         1

                  Step 1:   Click on Start button on the Windows taskbar. The Start menu opens.

                  Step 2:   From the Start menu, find the name of your browser and click on it. The
                            web browser window opens.


                    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.
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