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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
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B580e
1 TV cable (not supplied)
2 Splitter (not supplied)
3 Cable modem (not supplied)
Note: Your wired connection might look different from the above illustrations.
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