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Chapter 3. using the computer network, Wired connection – Lenovo G455 Notebook User Manual

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Chapter 3. Using the computer network

As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as
e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment.

You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:
Wired connection:

uses physical wiring to connect.

Wireless network technology:

connect without wiring.

Wired connection

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Wired connection is a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Generally,
the following two accessing methods are widely used.

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Hardware connection:

Cable

DSL

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Software configuration

Ask your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.

Cable

Cable Internet service uses a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV
line.

DSL

DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed network access to
homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines.

Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.

TV cable

Splitter*

cable modem*

Telephone line

Splitter*

DSL modem*

* Not supplied.

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