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∙ 6y agoYou are typically going to need a Network Interface Card (NIC) to connect to wired Internet. If you are connecting through dial-up, you will need a modem. If you are connecting to WiFi, you will need a PCI, PCMCIA, or other type of Wireless NIC to connect.
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∙ 10y agocomputers are used to access the internet
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∙ 7y agoA modem or a router.
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How is it possible for a seemingly unintelligent device in IT terms to connect to the internet?
To connect to the internet you have to have 3 things. Internet account A connection to the internet (phoneline, cable modem, dsl, wireless) a program that will activate the port that is connected to the internet. If there is no physical connection to the internet (phone line, network cable, wireless card) then the 'seemingly unintelligent device) can not connect. What type of device is this? Is there a phoneline/network cable plugged into it? Is there wireless access capability on this device? Do you have Wireless internet at the site this device is at? Let me know, and I may be able to answer the question.
What is a device that allows computers to receive and send information over the Internet?
A device used to connect a computer to the internet is a modem.
Is a mouse an internal or an external device?
A mouse is an external device, meaning it is outside the computer, and has to connect to it in some way, instead of being built into it.
What is an Internet ready computer system?
a computer that you dont have to set the internet up on but is already set up
It say if you are using modem you may need to manually connect to internet so What does that mean and what you have to do?
If the instructions say that if you are using a modem you may need to manually connect to the Internet. What this means is that you might have to connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the modem and the other end into the back of your device.
Would a modem be consider a hardware device that allow you to connect to the internet?
Yes.
What hardware device allows you to connect to the internet?
It's call a NIC (Network Interface Card)
What hardware device will connect broadband connection to both phone and computer?
Network Interface Card used for connection with computer. Wireless router to connect internet with mobile. Wifi adapter also used to connect internet with your computer.
What hardware device does the CPU fan connect to?
bored
Deference between hardware and hardware device?
Hardware is the physical parts that are connect inside your computer. Hardware Devices are the hardware drivers installed on your hard drive.
What does a wireless adapter USB do?
A wireless USB adapter allows a computer or wireless device to connect to a wireless router. It is needed for any device which is not wired to an internet connection, to connect.
How is it possible for a seemingly unintelligent device in IT terms to connect to the internet?
To connect to the internet you have to have 3 things. Internet account A connection to the internet (phoneline, cable modem, dsl, wireless) a program that will activate the port that is connected to the internet. If there is no physical connection to the internet (phone line, network cable, wireless card) then the 'seemingly unintelligent device) can not connect. What type of device is this? Is there a phoneline/network cable plugged into it? Is there wireless access capability on this device? Do you have Wireless internet at the site this device is at? Let me know, and I may be able to answer the question.
What is the purpose of Wifi?
You can connect your device to internet network wirelessly.
How do you connect hardware to a computer safely?
Unless it is a USB device or FireWire device or something similar, you should completely shut down the computer and the hardware, then plug the two together.
What is a device that allows computers to receive and send information over the Internet?
A device used to connect a computer to the internet is a modem.
What hardware do you need if you want a wireless Internet connection?
At minimum you will need a wireless router, then a wireless card for each device that will be connecting to it. For a PC, these can be internal or external, laptops usually have them built-in to start with.
Is a router a device?
A router is a hardware device that uses software to allow a computer user to gain access to the internet.
