Connecting to the Internet
Hardware needed to connect to the internet
The primary piece of hardware you need is a modem. The type of Internet access you choose will determine the type of modem you need. Dial-up access uses a telephone modem, DSL service uses a DSL modem, cable access uses a cable modem, and satellite service uses a satellite adapter.
Internet connecting to the Internet
Dial Up
converts digital signals to phone lines
DSL
Transmits data over phone lines
Cable
internet connects via cable tv
Satellite
faster than dial up
3G and 4G
allows you to access the internet wireless