just like the u.s. postal system, it requires an address to know where to deliver packets
Some ISP require that you have certain MAC address. If you have connected your computer first directly to the modem, ISP data base will accept your computer's MAC address only. Every router has an option "Copy your computer's MAC" try to use that and see how it goes.
Online programming is programming that has to occur while the computer or other device is connected to the internet. Offline programming doe not require an internet connection.
You will require internet to install the game; as it is on steam. Apart from that it does not need to be connected to the internet.
a device driver
Only two, a computer and a browser.
They do not "name" the computer. They assign it a IP address. For example:192.168.1.1 is a IP address for a local router. We get our wide area Ip address from our ISP's DHCP server.
That would require your fridge to be connected to a LAN and would depend on the DHCP server for that LAN.
In order to get the Playstation Network on your PS3 you must have an internet connection. Once you PS3 is connected to the internet you will need a Playstation Network Account. The Account is free, but does require a mailing address, date of birth over 18, and an email address. I have added a link to take you through the process of setting up the Playstation Master Account that uses the screens that will be on the PS3.
Yes. Installing new hardware does not require internet access, unless you do not have the drivers for the device.
You will need a computer with internet accsess and some sites require that you have an e-mail address. Also keep in mind that some websites may charge a fee while others may be free so browse around first.
ip address is basically the address of your internet connection, like a=each and every house is registered with the government and the address is known, likewise, your internet connection is registered with your ISP(internet service provider). ip address can be either static or dynamic, like the words suggest, static ip address will remain the same whereas dynamic ips will change from time to time(each time you connect). there are ways to change your ip address, which require software, but its only needed by hackers or crackers..... you wont be needing it.....
Yes. TiVo does not require a wireless network. It can be connected through a cable to a wired network.