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Chapter 3. connecting to the internet, Wired connection – Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 User Manual

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Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet

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:

use physical wiring to connect.

Wireless network technology:

connect without wiring.

Wired connection

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Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the
Internet.

Cable

Cable Internet services use 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.