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XP
Chapter 7
Connecting to the Internet
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XPConnecting to the Internet
• In this Chapter, you will learn:– What an Internet connection is
– Why you might want to connect to the Internet
– What you need for the connection
– How to connect to your ISP
– What World Wide Wait means
– About modems
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XPAn Internet Connection
• The Internet is a communications network that spans the entire globe.
• The Internet gives you access to services and a variety of computer data.
• The World Wide Web (WWW) is one of the Internet services available.
• An Internet connection is the way that your computer accesses the Internet.
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XPAn Internet Connection
• When your PC is connected to the Internet, it is called a client computer.
• Your client computer sends out requests for information and processes the answer when it is received back.
• You can connect to the Internet through a dial-up connection or through a network (like in an office environment).
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XPAn Internet Connection
• From a home computer, you connect to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) which is a company who sells access time.
• AOL, Comcast and AT&T Worldnet are ISPs.• Your ISP connects to the Internet through a
Network Service Provider (NSP).• An Internet server contains the information you
are looking for and is normally connected full time to the Internet.
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XPAn Internet Connection
An Internet connection
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XPWhy connect to the Internet?
• There are a tremendous amount of information and services available. For instance, you can:– Get the latest news and weather
– Read the days newspaper
– Communicate in minutes with friends and business associates through email
– Make travel reservations
– Buy all of your Christmas presents
– Run a meeting through a video conference
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XPWhy connect to the Internet?
• For instance, you can (cont):– Pay your bills
– Take a college course
– Do the research for a homework paper and then send the paper to your professor
– Play games
– Join an on-line chat group
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XPWhat you need to Connect
• There are many ways to connect to the Internet. • The usual connection requires a computer, a
modem, a phone line, an ISP, and communications software.
• Any computer can be used to connect, but the computer must be connected to a device that converts computer data to be sent over a phone line to the ISP. This device is called a modem.
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XPWhat you need to Connect
• Your modem will connect you to your ISP which will provide you with a user-id and password for security and identification.
• Your ISP will also provide you with your unique email address and various tools for managing your mail.
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XPWhat you need to Connect
• Things to consider when selecting an ISP:– Do they provide a local phone number for access?
– Does it offer high speed connections and one that is compatible with your modem?
– Does it provide software for connecting to and surfing the Internet as well as managing your email?
– Can you have multiple email accounts and unlimited access time?
– Do they have remote access and 24 hour technical support?
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XPWhat you need to Connect
Communications software
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XPConnecting to your ISP
• Steps to connect to your ISP include:– Install the communications software
– Set up the software for your user-id/password and local telephone number
– Use the software to dial the ISP
• Some software (like a word processor) is Internet smart and will also dial your ISP when you use the send option.
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XPConnecting to your ISP
Using Network Connections to connect to your ISP
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XPWhat is the World Wide Wait?
• The Internet is growing rapidly, and accessing data on it can sometimes be slow.
• High volume transfers and technical problems can cause “traffic jams.”
• The World Wide Web (WWW) has been nicknamed “World Wide Wait.”
• Traffic jams are often caused by insufficient bandwidth - a measure of the transmission capacity.
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XPWhat is the World Wide Wait?
• There are several things you can do to avoid the World Wide wait:– Get a high speed modem to provide the highest
possible bandwidth.
– Avoid peak hours of usage
– If your ISP’s lines are always busy, look at other ISPs
– Disconnect when you are complete so that others can connect
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XPWhat is the World Wide Wait?
Typical wait reasons and solutions
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XPHardware – Modems
• A modem converts digital computer signals to analog signals that travel over telephone lines.
• Computers and the Internet use digital signals in the form of 0s and 1s.
• Data is transferred between them using analog signals in the form of sound waves.
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XPHardware – Modems
• There are three types of modems for your computer:– Internal – installed inside the computer and hooked into
the main circuit board. A phone line cable connects to the back of the computer.
– External – hooks by serial cable to the computer and by phone cable to the telephone jack.
– PCMCIA modem – housed on a credit card sized card, it is handy for use on notebook computers.
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XPHardware – Modems
Three types of modems
ExternalInternal
PCMCIA card
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XPHardware – Modems
• Modem speed is measured in thousands of bits per second (Kbps)
• Modems typically operate in ranges of 14.4 (very slow) to 56 kbps
• V.92 modems allow digital data transfers without converting to analog
• Data/fax modems communicate with fax machines• Data/voice modems can function as answering
machines
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XPHardware – Modems
• Modems occasionally need troubleshooting – some areas to try:– Check both ends of the phone cord connection to be
sure they are firmly plugged in and in the correct jack.
– Make sure external modems are plugged in.
– Make sure you have a dial tone on the phone line.
– Dial your ISP using a regular phone to check the number.
– Use Windows control panel to help troubleshoot.
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XPHardware – Modems
Troubleshooting your modem
You can initiate a modem test by clicking this button
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XPUsing Windows Internet Connection Wizard
The Internet Connection Wizard
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XPWhat do you think?
Do we need anonymous digital cash?
1. Have you ever made a purchase from the Internet using a credit card?
2. Do you think that most people believe that using a credit card in a restaurant is safer than using a credit card on the Internet?
3. 3. Do you think that anonymous digital cash is a good idea?
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XPChapter Summary
• You should now be able to:– Connect to the Internet.
– Select an Internet Service Provider
– Install communications software and connect to your ISP
– Troubleshoot various causes of slow response time on the Internet
– Select, install and troubleshoot a modem