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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.

