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Chapter 3. connecting to the network, Wired connection, Hardware connection – Lenovo V480 Notebook User Manual

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Chapter 3. Connecting to the 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 network in the following ways:

“Wired connection” on page 21

“Wireless connection” on page 22

Wired connection

It is a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet using a wired connection.

Wired connection

Description

Cable

Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential
cable TV line.

Digital subscriber line (DSL)

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

Hardware connection

This topic provides information about how to connect to the Internet through hardware connection.

Cable

B475

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2

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TV cable (not supplied)

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Splitter (not supplied)

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Cable modem (not supplied)

Note: Your wired connection might look different from the above illustrations.

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