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The Internet
What is the Internet? A world-wide network of computers
allows people to share information electronically
Like a BIG book with many web-pages on different topics
Can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection
Why use the Internet? Apply for jobs or schools Fill out government forms Check bank accounts Communicate with family,
friends and co-workers Do research Learn new skills Read news Watch videos
What is an Internet Service Provider?
A company that provides Internet access for customers (examples: Comcast, Qwest, AOL)
Your computer connects to the Internet Service Provider (ISP), then to the Internet
Your computer InternetISP
How to connect to the Internet
Three main ways to connect to the Internet
Dial-Up High Speed/DSL Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi)
Dial-Up Internet Connection Dial-Up
All you need is a computer, phone-line and Internet Service Provider! (ISP)
Not as fast as other Internet connections, but often more affordable
ISP InternetYour computer Landline
High Speed (Cable/DSL) Internet Connection
Travels through fiber-optic cables underground
Needs to be connected by a Modem to your computer–Modem: A hub that connects the
computer to the Internet Faster than Dial-up
Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi)
Your computer must be a “Wireless enabled” device
Your computer can pick up signals from different wireless networks
Some networks require passwords or a subscription, others are free
This is what the wireless symbol would look like if your computer was connected
Web BrowserA web-based program that displays the
InternetCommon Web Browsers
Safari: for Apples/Macintosh
Internet Explorer: for Windows only
Other Web Browsers Google Chrome: created by Google
Mozilla Firefox: works on Mac & PC