Hi and Welcome to Steve’s Internet Guide.
Millions of people world wide are currently connected to and using the Internet (the World wide web), and thousands more join them each day.
Over the past 10 years an Internet connection has become just as important as Tv, radio and a telephone connection.
When connecting to the Internet there are several options that you will need to choose between.
The best option for you will depend on the device you are using, your location, and the network availability in your area.
The aim of this website is to help you connect common devices like PCs, laptops, tablets.mobile phones etc. to the internet, and to understand and use basic Internet services like VOIP, search engines etc.
I will take you through the main Internet connection types, technologies and services, and provide guides on how to set up and use them.
Connecting To The Internet
Most people, when at home, or in a home/small business office, connect to the Internet via a home network using broadband DSL.
However when travelling Wireless access is the most popular.
However there are many other connection methods and which is best one for you to use depends on the device you are using, your location and the types of connection available.
The Internet connection is provided by an ISP (Internet service provider).
There are many different types of provider to choose. Some are focused on a particular access technology e.g. mobile phone ISP services others offer a variety of different access technologies.
See a Guide to Choosing An Internet Connection Provider for more details.
Internet and Home Networking
The Internet uses the same technology as you will find in your own home network and before you start you should be familiar with basic networking terms and technologies.
If you don’t currently have one you can learn how to build your home network (wireless or wired).
Here is a video overview of how to create a simple home network and connect it to the Internet.
Internet Connection Problems
From time to time you will probably experience problems connecting to the Internet, and you will need to find the cause of the problem and fix it.
The Internet Connection Problems and Troubleshooting guide takes you through an example scenario and gives tips on how to troubleshoot effectively.
Troubleshooting
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Questions?
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Regards
Steve
