Introduction to Computers Getting Online
Ways to Connect to the Internet Direct connection Wireless (Wi-Fi) Remote terminal connection Gateway connection LAN Modem High-speed data link ISDN DSL Cable
Two PC Internet Connection Issues Software Network connection
Winsock Lets multiple software applications work with multiple network connections
Firewall A firewall blocks unauthorized entry into a network that is connected to the Internet
Examples of Firewalls Proxy server Packet filter Application gateway Circuit gateway
Two Corporate Web Spin-offs Intranet Extranet
Intranet A LAN or WAN that uses TCP/IP protocols but belongs exclusively to a corporation, school or organization
Extranet An intranet accessible to outside Internet users
Internet Business Concerns Ownership Libel Appropriate use
E-commerce Doing business online
Two Payment Options for E-Commerce Consumers One-time credit card purchase Online account
Methods for Providing Personal Information Security on Web Sites Secure sockets layer (SSL) and encryption Secure HTTP (S-HTTP)
Getting Online, Working Online Lesson 8B Getting Online, Working Online