1. The Internet is an international Network of Computers

2. USES OF INTERNET

3. Communicate with people all around the world.

4. Perform banking transactions

5. On line Booking of Flights

6. Buy and sell products/pay on-line.

7. Source of entertainment

8. take any course of your choice and register for online certification exams

9. Search for information on any specific topic

10. To connect to the Internet…. You need the ff. computing device, connection device, Internet Service Provider (ISP).

11. The computing device can be a personal computer, a portable computer, or even a mobile device, such as a cell phone or a handheld device.

12. A connection device, such as a modem, to connect your computer to the Internet. A modem converts digital information into analog information and transmits it over a phone line. A modem can either be built-in your computer, or externally attached to it.

13. Living Online The Modem Modem converts digital signals to analog signals and vice-versa in a process called modulation-demodulation. Back

14. MODEM

15. Digital signal Binary code Alphabet Letter: UPERCASE 01000001 A 01000010 B 01000011 C 01000100 D 01000101 E

16. An ISP is a company that provides Internet connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations. It may also provide additional services such as the storage space to share your personal content.

21. Different methods by which you can connect to the Internet. by using wireless technology by using cables, the connection is called a physical connection.

22. Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a certain amount of time. is measured in Mbps (megabits per second), Kbps (kilobits per second), or bps (bits per second).

23. If the bandwidth of a network is 1 Mbps, then 1 megabit of data can be transmitted over that network in 1 second.

24. The ACTUAL RATE OF TRANSFER OF DATA will vary depending on the ISP’s equipment, the type of Internet connection, and the number of people using the same connection at one time.

25. Living Online Types of Internet Connection Narrowband – Dial-up Dial-up – ISDN Broadband – DSL DSL – Cable Cable – Dedicated Leased Line (such as T1) Dedicated Leased Line (such as T1) – Wireless (Wi-Fi) Wireless (Wi-Fi) Back

26. Living Online Dial-up The most common type of connection for home users. Considered the slowest but have the reputation of being the most inexpensive. Connection rates for dial-up modems tend to fall at around 56 kbps. You cannot use the telephone for the Internet and phone calls for the same time. Back

27. Living Online Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN is a type of digital telephone connection that offers data transfer rates of up to 128 kbps. This can be a better than dial-up, however ISDN connections are considered still more or less outdated. Back

28. Living Online Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Becoming widely available and can provide an excellent connection. Allows you to use the phone normally while connected to the Internet. DSL connections can be costlier than dial-up. DSL operates starting at 512 Kbps Back

29. Living Online Cable Offers very fast and reliable connections with a fixed monthly fee. It will not affect how you use your telephone. Offers data transfer rates of approximately 1 mbps to 6 mbps. Cable connections are not always available in all areas. Back

30. Living Online Dedicated Leased Line Directly connects your computer to your ISP’s network. Capable of transferring data at 1, 544, 000 bits-per-second, such as T1. Upload and download speeds are the same (symmetric) Much more expensive than cable or DSL connections. Back

31. Living Online Wireless (Wi-Fi) No cords or wires for as long as you are in a WiFi “hotzone”. Wireless broadband connections: Wi-Fi, Satellite broadband, Wireless DSL, and Wireless Digital Cable. Connection speeds ranging from as little as 256 Kbps to as much as 10+ Mbps. You have to stay within a certain radius to connect to a WiFi device. Back

32. TYPE OF CONNECTION DESCRIPTION Dial-up up to 56.6 Kbps. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) 384 kbps to 8 Mbps. Cable modem 4 Mbps. T1 1.544 Mbps T1 lines provide a dedicated phone line connection Wireless 11 Mbps to 45 Mbps might not provide you the full data transfer rates of the wired connection.