Basic requirements for internet connection

Class IX course curriculam

1. Basic Requirements for Internet Connection C lass IX. Kamini Singhal PGT CS KV Kausani

2. 1. Internet Connectivity It is a way or means of internet delivery . There are several ways of internet delivery/ connectivity. Cable connectivity This is the use of cables to deliver the internet from the source to the user. Cable internet is fast and reliable as it uses a broadband connection . Dial-up connectivity Dial-up is the cheapest and slowest means of internet delivery. More often than not, dial-up delivers analog internet to landline phones for internet connection . It uses modems to convert analog to digital signals to create internet connections in computers, tablets, and laptops . Wireless/ fiber connectivity Fiber is a modern internet connection that uses wireless frequencies to deliver the internet to the user.

3. 2. Internet service providers ISPs are other essential requirements for the internet connection. They are the source of the internet and its services. For a convenient internet connection, there must be an internet service provider in that specific area. Different service providers use different connectivity. Internet connectivity used determines the speed of internet delivery. For example : BSNL

4. The following diagram shows the accessing internet using modem:

5. 3. Connection devices Connection devices like laptops, smartphones, desktops, watches, and tablets are also basic requirements for the internet connection.  These devices are used to access the internet connection.

6. 4. Hardware Some computer hardware such as modems and routers are basic requirements for the internet connection . Modem Modems are the most preferred hardware during an internet connection.  These devices have slots to insert your telephone line. Its major purpose is to pass an internet network from your telephone line to your computer. It does this by converting your telephone line analog signals to computer digital signals. Note that the reliability and convenience of modem connection depend on the types of computer, speed, and type of the modem . Router A router is another essential hardware to the internet connection. Unlike modem, this device allows the user to connect several devices to a single internet at the same time, creating a WIFI. Through the use of a router, you can invent ways on how to get WIFI at home without cable . Network interface card This is another crucial hardware required during an internet connection. It can either be wired or wireless.

7. Use of Router

8. 5. Software A connection device cannot operate successfully without software. This is computer software that enables the transmission of data from one internet user to the other. It also guarantees the accuracy, privacy, and safety of data flowing in and out of a connection device/ computer.

9. Role of ISP

10. Web Browser Web browser The web browser is also a crucial requirement in internet connection. This software helps the user to use the internet to browse and search for needed information from a certain site . www. google.com www.yahoo.com