Chapter 3. Using The Internet; Wired Connection - Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 User Manual

Chapter 3. Using 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: uses physical wiring to connect.
Wireless network technology: connect without wiring.

Wired connection

Wired connection is a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the
Internet. Generally, the following two accessing methods are widely used.
Cable
DSL
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Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to
the residential cable TV line.
DSL is a family of related technologies that bring
high-speed network access to homes and small
businesses over ordinary telephone lines.