Types of Internet Connections
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Sharon Salavaria is a full-time worker and uses the Internet to send
e-mail messages to the company's clients and greetings to her friends and
family. As Sharon wants to be connected to the Internet for only a short
time, she uses a dial-up Internet connection.
In a dial-up connection, you need to connect to the ISP every time you
want to connect to the Internet. You can disconnect from the Internet after
completing your work.
A dial-up Internet connection is usually less expensive and has a slower
data transfer rate compared to a dedicated Internet connection.
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Access point
An access point is a wireless connection device. It is used to connect a
wireless computing device to a wired network.
Add-ons
Add-ons are programs that help you view files, such as animation, audio,
or video, which are included in Web pages.
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E-commerce
E-commerce refers to the business transactions made over the Internet,
such as buying and selling items online.
E-mail
An electronic mail (e-mail) is an electronic form of the traditional
postal mail that allows you to exchange messages and files over a network.
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Internet
The Internet is a worldwide collection of public networks that are linked
to each other for information exchange.
IP address
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numeric address that specifies the
exact location of a computer on the Web.
ISP
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides Internet
connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations.
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Modem
A modem is a connection device that allows you to connect your computer to
the Internet. It converts digital information into analog information and
transmits it over a phone line.
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Network
A network is a group of computers that are connected to share resources
and exchange information.
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Online
When a computer is connected to the Internet, it is said to be online.
Online communities
Online communities are formed by groups of computer users who have common
interests and purpose to communicate with each other over the Internet.
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Portal
A portal is a Web site that offers information related to a specific topic
in the form of a directory. A portal acts as a starting point to a number
of resources on the Web.
Protocol
A protocol is a standard method of transferring data between different
computers.
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Search engine
A search engine is a program that allows you to search and retrieve
information over the Internet.
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The Web
The Web, also known as the World Wide Web (WWW), is a collection of
information that is accessible on the Internet. This information is
arranged logically and stored on computers known as Web servers.
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Web address
A Web address specifies the protocol to be used for transferring data
between different computers and the exact location of the Web site. A Web
address is also known as the Uniform Resource Locator (URL).
Web browser
A Web browser is a program that enables you to view and interact with
various resources on the Web.
Web page
A Web page is a formatted text document on the Web.
Web site
A Web site is a collection of one or more Web pages that are linked
together and made available through a Web server. THE INTERNET
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