Getting Connected to the Internet Using Windows 95
Table of Contents
Section 1 Audience Definition
1Section 2 Concepts
What Is the Internet?
1What Does the Internet Offer? 2
What Is Needed to Get Connected to the Internet? 2
Computer Concepts and Requirements
Processor Chip 2
Operating System 2
Memory 2
Display 2
Disk Space 3
Mouse 3
CD-ROM Disc Drive 3
Other 3
Modem Concepts and Requirements
What is a Modem?
Modem Specifications 4
Modem Types: Internal and External Modems 4
Connection Concepts and Requirements
Telephone Line 5
Cable 5
ISDN 5
Internet Service Provider Concepts and Requirements
What is an Internet Service Provider? 6
Selecting an Internet Service Provider 6
Value-added Online Services 6
Internet Service Providers 6
Software Concepts and Requirements
What Is a Browser? 7
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Netscape Navigator 8
Section 3 Procedures
Checking Your Computer’s Properties for Internet Capability 9
Setting up a Modem 9
Contacting Your Phone Company 9
Setting up an Account with an Internet Service Provider 10
Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer on Your Computer 10
Appendix
Table of Computer Requirements 11
Table of Modem Specifications 12
Table of Explanations for Modem Lights 13
Checklist: Choosing an Internet Service Provider 13
Phone Numbers of Internet Service Providers 14
Phone Numbers of Internet Service Providers 15
Glossary
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