How Do I Connect to the Internet?
If the local computer network can be constructed from the connections network cable, the Internet network can be composed primarily thanks to the media communication technologies, such as household phone, cell phone, satellite, cable TV channels.
Internet can be accessed via computer or mobile phone to feature an Internet connection. To access the Internet, computer or mobile phone must connect to an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ISP acts as an intermediary relationship with the Internet to our computer. ISPs can be a company that specializes in the Internet access service providers, communications companies can also provide an alternative Internet connection services, including the currently popular are telephone companies and mobile operators.
To use the ISP service, then we have to pay. There are various calculation systems and Internet access packages are offered. However, there are roughly 2 system is used, which is time based and volume based.
- Time based system: the cost of Internet usage is calculated based on the duration of Internet use.
- Volume based system: the cost is calculated based on the number of Internet data that we take and we send via the Internet.
So, what else do we need? In addition to alternative Internet connection, we also need to equip the computer with a modem device. If we do an Internet access via the Internet-featured mobile phone, it is not necessary to think about because the modem has been available on the phone. Modem function to change the digital signals from computers into analog signals for a communication channel, or vice versa. Thus, the data in the form of text, images, or videos from the Internet can appear on a computer screen or mobile phone, and vice versa, can be send from your computer or mobile phone to the Internet.
Type and model of the modem itself is very diverse. The difference lies in the type of Internet connection and speed we will use. The type of Internet connection including:
Dial-up Connection
Dial-up connection is a conventional type of Internet connection. We are connected to the Internet via regular phone lines. Speed of Internet access in this type of connection is relatively slow. Modem that is used is Dial-up modem type. This modem usually has a standard that is always included in the sales package and laptop computers.
Dial-up Modem
Dial-up connections via cellular phone are now increasingly popular among Internet users. Modem that is used depends on the type of phone and network operator, including CDMA and GPRS modem (GSM).
Broadband Connection
Broadband connection is an Internet connection that has an advantage in access speeds than Dial-up. Very diverse types, such as DSL / ADSL, Leased Line, Satellite, and Cable TV.
Modem is also required according to the type of connection. ADSL connection requires an ADSL modem, 3G connectivity requires 3G or HSDPA modem, cable TV connections need a Cable Modem.
Broadband Modem
Because of its speed better than Dial-up modems, price of Broadband connection is also relatively more expensive. Likewise, its Internet access subscription fees.
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