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Chapter 3. Connecting to the InternetAs a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providingservices such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Webbrowsing and entertainment.You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect.Wireless network technology: connect without wiring.Wired connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to theInternet.CableDSLCable Internet services use a cable modem connected tothe residential cable TV line.DSL is a family of related technologies that bring highspeednetwork access to homes and small businessesover ordinary telephone lines.26