Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet; Wired Connections - Lenovo IDEAPAD S100 User Manual

Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet

As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing
services such as sending and receiving e-mail information searching, elec-
tronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment.
You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:
Wired connections: use physical wiring to connect.
Wireless connections: connect through a wireless router.

Wired connections

Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the
Internet.
Cable
DSL
Hardware for wired connections
Cable
Cable modem *
*
* Not supplied.
Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.
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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
highspeed network access to homes and small
businesses over ordinary telephone lines.
TV cable
Splitter *
DSL
*
DSL modem *
*
Telephone line
Splitter *
*
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