8. Summary
Hardware needed
The key device is the modem. This sends and receives internet traffic.
A firewall is used to avoid malware from being downloaded or to block unwanted site from being accessed. A firewall can be software or hardware.
Software
The most important application for Internet access is the web browser
Services
A search engine allows you to retreive the most relevant web pages given a set of key words
An Internet Service Provider provides an internet connection
Connection technology
Although analogue technology is still in use in the form of dial-up modem, by far the most common method is to use a broadband ADSL connection. An alternative is to use Wi-Fi radio based system that at some point is connected to a wi-fi enabled router.
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