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46 - Internet

Connection types

Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication

needs, you have several ways to connect to the Internet.

Dial-up

Some computers include a telephone dial-up (‘modem’) connector. This

allows you to connect to the Internet using your telephone line. With a dial-

up connection, you cannot use the modem and the telephone

simultaneously on a single phone line. This type of connection is

recommended only if you have limited use of the Internet as the

connection speed is low and connection time is typically charged per hour.

DSL (e.g. ADSL)

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is an ‘always-on’ connection that runs over

the phone line. As DSL and phone do not use the same frequencies, you

can use your telephone at the same time you are connected to the Internet

(this requires a ‘micro-filter’ on each telephone socket to avoid

interference). To be eligible for DSL, you must be located near an DSL-

equipped phone exchange (service is sometimes unavailable in rural

areas). Connection speeds vary depending on your location, but DSL

generally provides very fast and reliable Internet connection. As the

connection is always-on, it is generally charged at fixed monthly rates.

Note:

A DSL connection requires an appropriate modem. A modem is

usually provided by the ISP when you register. Many of these modems

include an ‘router’ that provides network and wi-fi access.

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