Requirement for connecting to the Internet

The basic requirements for connecting to the Internet are a computer device. In addition, you need the following things, to connect to the Internet:

(i)           Modem

(ii)          Telephone wire

(iii)         Internet Service Provider (ISP)

(iv)        Internet connection

(v)         Web-browsing software

Modem (modulator-demodulator)

A modem is a device that enables a computer to transmit data over telephone or cable lines. Computer stored information digitally; information transmitted over telephone lines in the form of analog waves. A modem converts between these two forms.

A modem can be either internal or external. The internal modem is attached to a slot on the motherboard. The external modem can be placed anywhere outside the system unit and connected to the motherboard. An internal modem is a device that contained on an expansion board that plugs into the motherboard.

Telephone wire

Telephone wire provides a medium for the transport of signals. When you need to communicate with other computers on the Internet, use it. Modem converts the binary or digital signals to analog waves. The waves are then implemented by the telephone wires. If modems speed is faster than Internet speed will be faster.

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

This is a company that provides internet access. For a monthly fee, the service provider will give you an account. It includes a software package, username, password, and access phone numbers. Equipped with a modem, you can log onto the Internet.

Internet connection

You need an Internet connection to dial into the computer of the ISP.  Without Internet connection, you can’t access the Internet.

Web-browsing software

It is software or a program that let you visit pages, media, etc. that are available on the Internet. There are many browsers like Firefox (also known as Mozilla Firefox), Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Safari etc.