Learning About The Internet - Gateway DX430X User Manual

Learning about the Internet

The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to
people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide
Web. You can access this network by connecting your computer to a telephone, DSL (Digital
Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).
hardware reference. If you do not have an Ethernet jack on your computer and would like
to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at
If you want to access the Internet you need:
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CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes
Internet Servers
store information so other computers can
access it from the Internet.
ISP Servers
Your computer
let you connect to the
connects to the Internet
Internet and access your
through an ISP.
e-mail messages.
Important
To determine if you have an Ethernet jack on your computer, see your computer's
A modem—a device that connects your computer to other computers or servers using a
telephone, DSL, or cable television line. Your computer may have a built-in dial-up
telephone modem. Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet
jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem.
An Internet service provider—a company that provides access to the Internet through an
ISP server. When you connect to an ISP, the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your
e-mail messages. Check your telephone book for a list of Internet service providers available
locally.
A Web browser—a program that displays information from the World Wide Web. Microsoft
Internet Explorer was included with your computer. For more information, see
World Wide Web" on page
An e-mail program—a program that lets you create, send, and receive e-mail messages
over the Internet. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your computer.
For more information, see
accessories.gateway.com.
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"Using e-mail" on page 21.
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