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What do you need to connect to the Internet. How to connect a laptop to the Internet via cable - step by step. Other ways to connect to the Internet

If you want to know what methods of connecting to the Internet exist, how much they cost approximately and for what purposes they are suitable, read the article below.

The Internet has become so firmly entrenched in our daily lives that not everyone can imagine how we used to do without it! AT big city There are practically no problems with access to the World Wide Web. At your service are low-cost wired home Internet services with unlimited tariffs and high speeds, profitable offer over 3G and Wi-Max or even free Wi-Fi hotspots.

However, such an abundance of options is not available everywhere. The problem with Internet access is especially acute for residents of remote areas of megacities and villages, to which at one time neither fiber optic nor even a normal telephone cable was extended ...

If you are faced with the problem of choosing the type of Internet connection, then our article will help you not only determine how to connect to the Internet, but also tell you how much it will cost approximately, which is important in a crisis!

Types and tariffs of Internet connection

First of all, you need to decide what types of Internet connection exist. By and large, there are two of them: stationary and mobile. A fixed connection provides the ability to access the Internet at or near your home, while a mobile connection allows you to organize a connection anywhere where there is coverage.

Usually fixed connection cheaper than mobile, and at the same time provides a faster communication channel. However, it requires separate wires, a telephone line, or equipment for receiving satellite or radio signals. The advantage of a mobile phone is that you can access the Internet anywhere and you are not "attached" to anything.

As for tariffs, they can be divided into the following categories:

Unlimited- You pay a fixed amount (on average, from 100 rubles (50 UAH) and more) and get the opportunity to access the Internet without restrictions on the amount of traffic, but for a fixed period (usually a day or a month) and with a fixed maximum speed.
Payment for used traffic- most old way billing, which appeared in the days of Dial-Up and today exists mainly only in the mobile Internet segment. For each used megabyte you pay a fixed amount (from 5 rubles / megabyte (UAH 2)). The amount for some providers may vary depending on the time of day.
Megabyte packages- a common option for charging mobile Internet, where for a fixed amount (from 20 rubles (10 UAH)) you get at your disposal the agreed amount of traffic. After the allocated megabytes expire, standard per-megabyte rates apply.
Time limit - given type billing is rare. It involves paying a fixed amount for an unlimited connection, which is allocated to you for a certain period (for example, an hour or a day). For example, the operator MTS Ukraine, which I use, offers a day of unlimited Internet for 5 UAH. (about 13 rubles).

And now that you already know about the types of Internet access and prices, I suggest that you familiarize yourself with each of the technologies in more detail.

Dial-up or dial-up connection

Dial-Up from English can be translated approximately as "dialing". essence this method connection to the Internet lies in the fact that we, using the line we have telephone connection, using a special device - a modem, we dial from a computer to a provider (usually a PBX), which activates the communication channel and goes online.

To connect we need:

A separate telephone line (without a twin) - a monthly fee of about 40 rubles. (20 UAH) per month.
Modem. Due to the withering away of technology, you can buy used from 50 rubles. (25 UAH).

In total, we have a new connection for about 200 rubles (up to 100 UAH).

It is quite inexpensive, but the quality of such a connection by modern standards is very poor. The maximum speed with which you can access the Internet will be only around 56 kilobits per second (7 kilobytes per second). At the same time, due to the instability of the telephone connection, signal breaks can be observed ...

Tariffication in this type of connection is usually per megabyte and lies in the region of 1 - 10 kopecks per megabyte. So, for example, downloading a 700 MB movie will cost you about 7 - 70 rubles! Therefore, today it is possible to recommend Dial-Up only in extreme cases, for example, to connect to the Network of the N-sky village council with a pre-war telephone :)

Internet via phone line or DSL

A much more preferred option for connecting to the Internet via terrestrial communication lines is DSL technology (abbreviated English "Digital Subscriber Line" - "digital subscriber line"):

The connection scheme here is similar to the previous one, but the speed difference is huge: the minimum DSL connection speed is 128 Kbps, and the standard one is from 1 Mbps. and higher! This difference is due to the fact that Dial-Up uses old analog PBXs, and DSL services are provided by new digital telephone exchanges.

New PBXs can use much higher data bandwidth. In addition, when using a DSL connection, your telephone line will not be busy because the Internet signals are transmitted at a different (higher) frequency than the analogue telephone signal.

What we need for a DSL connection:

A separate telephone line (possible with a twin) - a monthly fee of about 40 rubles. (20 UAH) per month.
Modem - from 400 rubles. (180 UAH). However, you can get to the action, such as "Modem for 1 UAH." when concluding a contract with a telephone company for a year of using their services.
Cables and consumables (socket splitter, connectors, etc.) - up to 100 rubles.
There may be additional costs for signing papers (especially if you have a phone paired with your neighbors).

In total, connecting to the Internet using DSL will cost us about 600 rubles (250 UAH). To this amount, it is usually worth adding another payment for a month of connection in advance within the framework of the tariff you have chosen.

In the form of a DSL connection, we get a fairly stable, high-speed and unlimited Internet access. The subscription fee for its use depends on the chosen top speed connection, which is limited on the PBX side. For a month of megabit Internet you will pay approximately 150 - 200 rubles (80 - 100 UAH).

Leased line and cable connection

The main competitor of digital telephone exchanges in the provision of Internet connection services in large cities are cable television providers and owners of large local networks:

Typically, such offices provide Internet at the same speeds as PBX, but for a slightly smaller amount. For example, I am in this moment I'm using a 2 Mbps connection. for 80 hryvnia per month (about 215 rubles), while the local telephone station offers a similar unlimited for 110 hryvnia (almost 300 rubles).

In terms of connection costs, everything is not so simple here and depends on the provider. By and large, there are two options: either you don’t need anything other than a regular network cable to connect, or you need to buy an additional modem designed to receive a signal over a television cable.

If you live in apartment building, then, most likely, you can use the first option. In high-rise buildings, providers usually install one or more of their own modems for the whole house and a couple of hubs to which residents can connect via a regular one.

To connect in the private sector, in the presence of a television cable, a special modem is used, which costs from 1,500 rubles (600 UAH) and more ...

Thus, the minimum total cost of connecting to cable Internet or a leased line can vary from 200 rubles. (the cost of a month of service) up to 1800 rubles. (if necessary, buy a modem). However, according to my subjective assessments, cable Internet is much more stable than the same DSL, so it's worth the money. Yes, and monthly maintenance is cheaper ...

Radio Internet and Wi-Max

Before that, we have considered various options for fixed wired Internet connections. However, for last years wireless ones have also stepped forward. One of them is the so-called radio connection, represented by Wi-Fi and WiMAX (aka 4G) technologies:

The essence of the technology is that the Internet signal is transmitted wirelessly in the high-frequency radio range for close (Wi-Fi - up to 500 meters) and medium range (WiMAX - up to 5 km) distances. Wherein throughput channel reaches 100 Mbps.

You are probably familiar with Wi-Fi. Many houses have wireless routers that distribute fixed Internet within a radius of the apartment. In fact, WiMAX is the same Wi-Fi, but it allows you to transmit a signal over a distance of several kilometers.

To receive a radio signal, we may need various equipment. It all depends on how far you are from the provider's transmitting antenna. At close distances (within a radius of a kilometer or two), sometimes a regular Wi-Fi router (costing from 800 rubles) or a WiMAX modem with a built-in antenna (from 1000 rubles) can sometimes be enough.

At longer distances, we can not do without external antenna(from 1200 rubles), which is usually located on the balcony or roof of the house in the line of sight of the provider's transmitting antenna. Such an antenna can be connected to a computer via a special USB adapter (from 700 rubles) or the same WiMAX modem.

This type of connection allows you to get high-speed fixed Internet without wires, however, its stability can be very far from ideal. It all depends on the specific provider. By the way, about providers... WiMAX coverage is only available in large cities, and prices for unlimited Internet fluctuate in the range from 500 to 1000 rubles per month.

Mobile Internet 2G and 3G

The most common and accessible almost everywhere where there is a mobile connection is the mobile Internet:

It is customary to subdivide it into generations (in English "generation"), so it has 2G or 3G indices. 2G Internet works through GPRS and EDGE technologies, which allow you to transfer data at speeds around 128 Kbps. Faster third-generation technologies UMTS, CDMA and HSDPA provide us with more modern megabit channels, but their distribution still leaves much to be desired.

To access the mobile Internet, we need a SIM card from one of the operators mobile communications, as well as either a special modem (from 600 rubles) into which this card is inserted, or a smartphone with 3G (and, of course, 2G) support, which we can connect to a computer via cable or via Wi-Fi.

To date, the segment of mobile Internet services is quite developed, so you can find different tariffs for every taste. You can buy megabyte packages at a significant discount if you use the Internet only for browsing sites. And you can also pick up unlimited at relatively affordable prices (for example, megabit 3G for 700 rubles / month).

For rural or city dwellers who are forced to temporarily stay in the countryside, mobile Internet may be the best way to stay online.

Finally, the most expensive, but available almost anywhere in the world, is satellite Internet:

Its essence is that through satellites, in addition to the television signal, data from the Internet is also transmitted. With a decoding receiver (from 6,000 rubles) and a satellite dish (from 4,000 rubles), we can intercept the Internet signal and, accordingly, download files.

This method of accessing the Internet is not complete and is called sky-phishing (from the English "sky" - "sky" and "fishing" - "fishing") or, in our opinion, simply "fishing". The advantage of "fishing" is that you can download, for example, films that someone is already downloading at high speed. The downside is the impossibility of knowing in advance what is being downloaded. All we can do is filter traffic by data type.

To based on satellite access to get a normal Internet, you either need to buy more expensive equipment for two-way communication with a satellite, entering into agreements with serious organizations that regulate the rights of data transmission through satellite channels(such Internet will cost at least 9000 per month), or use hybrid solutions.

We get hybrid satellite Internet if we use a satellite connection for receiving data, and for requesting or transmitting any other available Internet connection: Dial-Up or GPRS, for example.

Such an Internet connection also cannot be called full-fledged, but in places far from the benefits of civilization, this may be the only method of obtaining a fast (at least incoming) connection. And, if you do not take into account the rather high cost of equipment, the price of a month of such an Internet will not be so big (it depends on the amount of data transmitted over a terrestrial channel).

conclusions

So, we have considered all the options and we can knock out a small result. And to make it clearer, let's collect all the data in a table:

Connection type	Speed	Mobility	Connection cost	Price per month / megabyte
dial-up	up to 56 Kbps	-	from 200 rub.	from 1 kopeck/MB
DSL	from 128 Kbps and above	-	from 600 rubles	from 100 rub.
from 512 Kbps and above	-	from 100 rub.	from 100 rub.
Cable Internet	from 512 Kbps and above	-	from 1600 rub.	from 100 rub.
WiMAX	from 1 Mbps and above	+/-	from 1000 rub.	from 10 rubles/day or package rates
GPRS	from 56 kbps to 256 kbps	+	from 700 rubles (per modem)
3G	from 512 Kbps to 10 Mbps	+	from 800 rub. (per modem)	different tariffs or from 2 RUB/MB
up to 100 Mbps	-	from 10000 rub.	from 9000 rubles/month or depending on the type of land line

Connecting to the Internet today is not a problem. There would be a desire and ... money. In the city, you can go online for a very nominal fee (or even for free by connecting to your neighbor's Wi-Fi :)). But in places remote from large cities, the prices for Internet services are still "biting".

In the foreseeable future, based on observed trends, mobile operators will further expand the coverage of 3G networks, which will make it possible to access the Internet relatively inexpensively anywhere. In the meantime, everyone who wants to access the World Wide Web in the countryside will have to put up with slow GPRS, which is available almost everywhere.

P.S. It is allowed to freely copy and quote this article, provided that an open active link to the source is indicated and the authorship of Ruslan Tertyshny is preserved.

How to set up internet at home? The answer to this question depends on the type of channel offered by your ISP. Therefore, next we will consider three ways to set up a connection to the global network:

direct option using a leased line;
ADSL connection using a router;
wireless connection.

This method will work if your ISP offered you a cabled Ethernet connection. After entering these lines into the house, you must do the following:

Connect your computer or laptop to the channel by inserting the RJ-45 plug into the LAN port of the network card.
Click on the button in the lower left corner of the Start screen and go to the control menu.
On the menu page, find the "Network and Internet" section.
On the next page, open the section for managing access settings.
On the "Center" page, open the tab with the connection process settings.
Select the section with the expected name on the "Creations" page, confirming the choice with the "Next" button.
On the next page, select the connection type "High-speed (with PPPoE)".
Next, you just have to enter the login and network access password received from the provider, after which you can click on the "Connect" button.
For controlled activation of the connection, you will have to return to the "Networks and Internet" section (item 3 of this list) and go to the "Change adapter settings" tab.
On the page that opens, double-click on the " High speed connection» and wait for connection with the provider's modem.

On a note! For the convenience of the user, you can create a shortcut to the "High Speed Connection" icon and transfer it to the desktop. To do this, right-click on the icon and select the "Create Shortcut" section.

This method of setting up an Internet connection is good for its simplicity and the ability to control the process of connecting to the global network. In addition, in the case of a direct connection, the user does not buy additional equipment.

Important! However, the user will have to activate the "High Speed Connection" shortcut every time the computer or laptop is turned on. That is, the Internet itself will not appear for you. To do this, you need a special device -

The process of setting up a connection using a router, we will consider below in the text.

Video - How to set up wired internet on Windows 10

How to connect to an ADSL channel

In this case, the user can connect to the global network using a telephone line without paying for the input of a channel into the house (if it is connected to the city network). To work with an ADSL channel, you need a special device - a modem, and to organize round-the-clock access to the network, you need a router with a built-in ADSL modem.

Router (router, switch, hub, hub) is a network device that provides uninterrupted exchange of data packets within the network. The router allows you to connect several users (or devices) to the provider’s channel, and it is he who “distributes” the Internet, so the user can turn on his computer and access the network using a browser, without manipulating labels and bookmarks.

Setting up an Internet connection using an ADSL router requires the following steps:

Put a special device on the telephone line - a splitter, which provides connection to such a channel of both an ADSL router and a telephone set.
Extend the line from the "Modem" port of the splitter to the "ADSL" connector of the modem using a two-wire cable with RJ-11 sockets.
Connect the LAN port of the router to the corresponding connector of a desktop computer or laptop using a cable with RJ-45 sockets.
Turn on your computer and router. Wait until the ADSL indicator lights up on the panel of the network device (after a series of short flashes).
Click on the "Start" button, select the section " Command line” and enter the ipconfig command in it.
In the window, find the line indicating the IP address of the main gateway (router address).
Open any browser and type in address bar IP addresses of the default gateway (in most cases this is 192.168.0.1).
An access window will open to the administrative panel of the router, to activate which you must enter the administrator's login and password (they are written in the instructions that can be found in the box).
In the menu that opens after entering the login and password, you need to find the "WAN" section and click on the "Add" button.
On the open page you need to select the type of connection (traditionally it is PPPoE) and enter the login and password received from your provider.
At the end, you need to find the Configuration Saving item in the router menu and exit the mode with saving the changes.

After the actions taken, a router will be responsible for connecting to the Internet, which can operate 24/7, providing access to the network at the first request of the user. Moreover, in addition to the ADSL router, there are also Ethernet devices on sale that will work when connected to a leased line.

However, the configuration algorithm described above assumes the organization of only a wired connection. To run a wireless network, you need a router that supports Wi-Fi technology.

Video - How to set up an Internet connection (PPPoE) for Windows 10

How to set up a wireless internet connection

To organize a home wireless network, we need an ADSL or Ethernet router (the first is connected to a telephone line, the second to a dedicated channel) with a Wi-Fi module on board.

Wi-Fi is a technology for the wireless exchange of data packets between a router connected to a provider's channel and a client (laptop, computer, phone, tablet).

The process of initial (WAN) configuration of these devices is described above in the text, so further we will consider only Wi-Fi activation channel and building a wireless network based on it. To do this, do the following:

After that, you can use the router not only for wired, but also for wireless network connection. Thanks to this, you can save on mobile Internet and organize a workplace anywhere in the living space.

Video - How to connect and configure Wi-Fi in a Windows 10 laptop

Despite globalization and the active development of technology, it is difficult to install home Internet in many villages and villages. The private sector, as a rule, is tens of kilometers away from city centers, which makes laying problematic and expensive. Future subscribers are regularly interested in what kind of Internet is best to connect to a private house. There is something to choose between: cable connection, via phone or via wireless technology. We will consider each of the methods in more detail.

General analysis of technologies for bringing the Internet to a private home

Before conducting the Internet in a country private house, it is recommended to analyze the situation. Find a list of all providers and telecommunications companies that are willing to organize an Internet connection. At the first stage, the cost is not so important, since it is necessary to consider all available options.

Next, divide these companies into several columns (depending on the type of connection). In the first column, all those who offer wired Internet, in the second - mobile and so on. This will allow you to navigate which type of connection for a private house is more common. After that, you need to move on to an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each column, as well as the provider in particular. The technologies will be discussed in detail in the following subsections.

Cable connection

This connection is a typical solution for most users. Cable Internet can be of several technologies:

ethernet. The most common option. The cable connects directly to a computer or router. Maximum speed up to 100 megabits.
DOCSIS. Connecting with a TV cable. Purchase of a special divider and modem is required. The technology offers up to 45 megabits per second.

It is worth choosing individually depending on the conditions and terrain. If cable TV is available, check if the company offers Internet via DOCSIS. The user will have to purchase a router and a divider. Speeds of 45 Mbps are enough for most tasks. An additional advantage is that the subscriber will be able to watch TV even in the absence of the Internet. DOCSIS uses encryption to guarantee the security of user data.

The most expensive option is to run a separate cable and create an Ethernet connection. If the equipment is located in close proximity to your home, then installers use twisted pair. This will slightly reduce costs. With a sufficiently strong remoteness, of course, fiber optics will be laid. The material offers speeds of 100 Mbps, but is expensive. Another disadvantage is fragility. If an armored housing is not provided, then adverse weather conditions may deprive you of access to the Internet. The provider's employees will directly decide how to lay the cable, so it is not always possible to control the process.

Through a telephone line

The most affordable way is to connect the Internet to a private house using a telephone line cable. You do not have to pay for the purchase and laying of each meter of wire, as it is already installed. ADSL technology offers speeds up to 20 megabits per second. This is enough for comfortable surfing the expanses of the global web and watching TV shows in average quality. Waste includes a connection fee, the purchase of a splitter (separates the phone and Internet signal) and an ADSL modem.

By purchasing a Wi-Fi router, you can create a wireless LAN. As a rule, many providers offer to buy a device for a promotion, but with the condition of using the company's services for a specific period (from 1 to 3 years). This is a good deal if there are no alternatives, and the connection speed suits you. At the same time, there are situations when the low quality of the lines does not allow the use of even ADSL technology. Then it is worth considering wireless methods of connecting to the network.

Mobile Internet

If it is problematic to lead the cable into the house, then the coating cellular network present over most residential areas. The largest operators, such as MTS, Beeline, Megafon, offer subscribers a variety of tariffs with mobile Internet. There are special packages designed for portable USB modems. Find out about their cost and capabilities on the official pages of the operators.

Based on the technology, you can connect:

2g. It is the slowest and cheapest. Despite this, it has one of the largest coverage areas. The data transfer rate is up to 474 kilobits per second.
3g. Available in almost all cities and nearby villages. Real speeds reach 2-3 megabits. It is enough for viewing photos and low-quality video.
4G is an advanced technology with theoretical speeds up to 1 Gbps. In reality, the speed reaches 40-80 megabits. The technology is present only in cities and some urban-type settlements, and 4G modems are expensive.

Wireless Internet 3G in a private house is the best solution. Available and inexpensive. If you have 4G for your area, of course, do not spare money, because the speed of this technology is at the level of wired Internet, and you can control the cost and volume of traffic through your tariff plan. An important advantage is autonomy. The router is able to work from a laptop charge, and if necessary, the device can always be taken with you on a trip.

disadvantage mobile connection is dependent on the coverage network, which can be affected by weather conditions. Also, the modem will occupy a USB port in a computer or laptop, which is critical for some users.

Satellite Internet

Along with television, providers offer to connect satellite Internet to a private house. This is the most expensive option among the existing ones, but it has several important advantages:

absolute autonomy, since there is access to the satellite from almost anywhere in the world;
signal immunity to weather conditions (wind, rain, snow);
relatively high speed up to 20 megabits.

This type of connection is used extremely rarely, in the private sector, as a rule, alternatives are always available. If you are going to connect satellite communications, then be prepared to pay a round sum. For full-fledged work, you will have to pay for equipment (dish, transmitter, cables and connectors), as well as installation and debugging procedures. Installing all the components of the system on your own can take a lot of time, and only specialists can handle the debugging process qualitatively.

A one-way satellite connection also requires an EDGE/GPRS channel through which outgoing requests are received. They are sent to the server, processed. Only after that, the response packets are broadcast to the satellite, and through it to the subscriber. This method has significant delays of 600-800 milliseconds (for a wired connection type, this figure varies from 2 to 20 milliseconds).

Double sided satellite communications all requests and responses come through the spacecraft, but it depends on specifications the device itself in orbit. The subscription fee will be correspondingly more expensive. As in other types of connection, the use of Wi-Fi routers is allowed here, followed by signal distribution to mobile gadgets.

WiMax technology

WiMax is a cross between GPRS and home wifi. There is a network here base stations(as in mobile communications), which broadcast a signal at frequencies from 2 to 11 gigahertz. The standard uses the GSM structure, so the towers have a coverage of up to 10 kilometers. Subscriber stations are offered connection speeds of up to 120 megabits per second, which is comparable to 4G. WiMax is also used to connect separate Wi-Fi networks.

As a rule, the technology is used to connect offices or industries, but if you have funds, you can order equipment for a country house. The only limitation is its non-proliferation. Due to the use of licensed frequencies, the lack of a full coverage network and the unpreparedness legislative framework, almost no provider offers WiMax subscribers.

What is better to choose

Which Internet is better to connect to a private house, only you decide. There is no universal solution. We recommend reviewing all available ways connections, and then compare where the cost per 1 gigabyte of traffic will be lower. When choosing, also focus on the connection speed and traffic volume. For example, high-quality 4G will work faster than an ADSL connection, but find an unlimited tariff from mobile operators at an affordable price is problematic.

Fast Internet is always expensive, so be clear about your needs. An ADSL or 3G connection is enough to work with online documentation and send small files by e-mail. For entertainment (watching series, downloading movies and computer games) We advise you to choose Ethernet or 4G. With speeds from 50 Mbps, movie downloads will last from 10 minutes to a couple of hours, which is relatively fast.

Satellite Internet and WiMax is an extreme case. The former is too expensive to use and the latter technology is in development. Service providers provide "predatory" rates, not to mention the cost of subscriber equipment.

Provider Selection Criteria

Having dealt with the existing technologies for connecting the Internet to the house, it is worth taking a closer look at the provider. There may be several well-known companies in your city, as well as a number of local firms that, in certain situations, offer more profitable terms. When contacting your provider, find out for yourself the following points:

Price. Consider the price for tariff plans, the need to purchase auxiliary equipment and pay for installation work.
Speed. Read reviews in groups or forums about the provider you want, or ask friends who use the service. Actual speeds can be significantly lower than those listed in the booklets.
Connection type. The modern standard is optical fiber. Not all providers offer ADSL technology, so this information needs to be clarified.
Payment points. If you connect, you will have to deposit regularly subscription fee. Make sure the company has at least one full-fledged office in the city. Large companies offer payment for services remotely through their own website or terminals.
Technical support. Call consultants on the phone and make sure that they really work, while the waiting time on the line is acceptable.
Stock. Some companies regularly hold seasonal promotions, where you can connect at a discount or get several months of using the services for free. Take advantage of this.
Additional services. This includes the presence of a cinema hall, its own file exchanger with films and series or IPTV.

You can use special sites that compare tariffs from several companies, while displaying the main characteristics in a convenient tabular form: price, connection cost, speed, and so on. Be sure to read the contract carefully. If some points of the document raise questions, consult with a specialist.

Connecting the Internet to the private sector is a major undertaking that requires an analysis of the environment and relevant service providers. Focus on your needs and budget. Internet providers fight for each client, so they are ready to offer extremely favorable conditions. It remains for you to choose the best and evaluate the veracity of the promises.

Complain about content

There are two types of internet connection today. The first type is a wired connection that uses a cable called twisted pair to connect. The second type is a Wi-Fi connection that provides an Internet connection using radio waves. Wi-Fi connection has become widespread in our time. However, wired Internet has a number of advantages that are relevant in large organizations and offices. At home, it also makes sense to make a wired connection to at least one computer. For a stable Internet connection and efficient operation, you must correctly configure its connection settings.

Benefits of a wired internet connection

Over the past 15 years, the Internet has rapidly penetrated into all spheres of our lives. It is necessary in banking, trade, manufacturing, and is also indispensable for the exchange of information and personal communication. The most common ways to connect to the global network today are a wired connection and a Wi-Fi connection.

A wired connection uses an optical cable or twisted pair cable. The first type of cable has a significant advantage, as it provides information transfer rates up to 1 GB per second. Over twisted pair, the speed limit reaches 100 MB per second.

The speed of information transfer through the cable depends on its type and on the network card that receives the signal. This affects the operation of desktop computers, game consoles, TVs and other devices connected to the same network. Streaming information does not require constant exchange between devices, which significantly increases the processing speed. The speed in a local connection between workstations is great importance when working in a corporate network. This is taken into account if there is a need to quickly transfer a large amount of information.

With a Wi-Fi connection, the connection to the Internet is carried out using radio waves operating in a certain range. Therefore, Wi-Fi is more in demand at the household level. It is convenient because it allows you to immediately connect to the Internet from a smartphone, tablet or laptop anywhere where there is an access point. However, signal reception is affected by neighbor devices operating in the Wi-Fi connection frequency band and objects in the path of radio waves.

A Wi-Fi connection does not require cabling, but it is highly susceptible to radio interference, and the farther you are from the access point, the worse the signal reception

A wired connection has several advantages over wireless:

the speed of receiving and sending information with a wired connection is about 2 times higher than that of Wi-Fi;
when exchanging files with the server, the delay is minimal, which is important in online games that require maximum speed of actions from the user;
wired connection is more resistant to interference in the network; it is not affected by gadgets operating on the Wi-Fi frequency band or nearby sources of electromagnetic radiation;
the signal strength with a wired connection does not depend on obstacles in the path of passage and the influence of external factors.

Errors that occur when connecting a wired connection can be indicated by codes that indicate the cause of the problem.

Video: why a wired Internet connection is better than Wi-Fi

How to connect a cable to a computer or laptop

Even an unprepared user can connect an Internet cable to the computer's network adapter connector on their own. For connection, a standard cable (twisted pair) with crimped RJ-45 connectors on both ends of the cable is used.

You can connect the cable as follows:

Prepare network cable required length.
Connect one connector to any LAN port on the router.
First, connect the cable connector to any LAN connector on the router
Connect the other connector of the cable to the laptop or computer connector.
Now you need to connect the second cable connector to the computer's LAN connector
When using an older type of modem, connect the incoming ISP cable to the yellow Internet connector on the modem.
In old-style modems, the provider's cable should be connected to the yellow modem connector
Connect the connecting LAN cable to any Ethernet port of the modem and to the network port of the device.
The connecting cable from the device must be connected to the modem's Ethernet connector
After connecting the computer to the router, the indicator LED on the latter will light up, signaling the establishment of a connection between the devices.
When connected to a computer, the indicator LED on the indicator panel of the router will be lit

Connecting the cable is not a big problem, since all connectors have connectors that fit only into the corresponding sockets on the computer's connector panel. It is extremely difficult to make a mistake in this process even for a novice user.

Dynamic and static internet connection

After connecting the cable connectors and building a connection between network adapter computer and provider equipment, you can debug the Internet connection. First of all, you need to choose a way to connect to the backbone network, based on specific goals. There are 2 connection methods:

dynamic connection is a method in which an individual IP address assigned to a computer is configured automatically and changes when the initial settings are transformed. The equipment of the provider company independently assigns the values of the network address and the default gateway to the computer. When connecting a computer to a trunk line, the connection to the global network occurs immediately, without requiring additional input of identification data from the user. The only inconvenience with such a connection is the possible representation of a remote connection to your address. In this case, you must first connect to the trunk line directly, bypassing the router;
a static connection is a connection method when an individual IP address provided to a computer remains constant and is indicated when concluding an agreement with a provider company. During such a connection, the user sets the address in manual mode, and also independently prescribes the values \u200b\u200bof the main gateway and DNS servers. If such information is not in the contract, then you can find it in the department technical support provider company. Some ISPs may require you to enter a username and password for online licensing. This information, as a rule, is indicated in contractual documents or is determined by the subscriber independently.

How to create a dynamic connection

To properly create a dynamic connection, you must perform a series of sequential steps:

From the Start key menu, navigate to Network Connections
In the opened section "Parameters" in the block "Change network settings» Select Configure adapter settings.
In "Options" go to the option "Configure adapter settings"
In the Network Connections console right click mouse click on the Ethernet connection.
Select "Properties" from the menu that opens.
Select "Properties" from the Ethernet connection drop-down menu
In the connection console, highlight the IP version 4 (TCP/IPv4) component and click Properties.
In the properties panel, select the line IP version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and then open "Properties"
In the TCP/IPv4 Protocol Attribute Console, check the "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" radio buttons.
In the last step, activate the switches "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically"
Click OK to complete.

The dynamic connection is now ready to use.

How to create a static connection

To create a static connection, you need to follow these steps:

Everything, the static connection is established.

Currently, most subscribers home internet a dynamic connection is used, since the main method is to connect through a router. A static connection is used with a dial-up connection or a direct connection.

When using an ADSL modem connection, only static addresses assigned by the ISP.

Video: Create a Static and Dynamic Connection

How to set up an L2TP connection in Windows 10

The L2TP tunnel protocol used to connect to the global network is a symbiosis of the old PPTP protocols from Microsoft and L2F from Cisco. It is easily processed by network devices and has high speed exchange of information due to a decrease in the load on the processor. It has great connection stability and high security. Able to create tunnels to work in any networks. The L2TP protocol is usually used in corporate networks, because it allows you to create a network connection over existing network. This provides a stable connection between the main office of the organization and regional offices.

To set up an L2TP connection, you need to perform a series of sequential steps:

Right-click on the "Start" icon.
In the menu that appears, click on the "Network Connections" line.
From the Start menu, select "Network Connections"
In the "Settings" section that opens, select "Network and Sharing Center".
Under Settings, open Network and Sharing Center
Here, select the "Create a new connection or network" option.
In the menu of the "Network and Sharing Center" section, select the first item - "Create a new connection or network"
In the "Set up a connection or network" panel, select the "Connect to a workplace" line and click "Next".
Select the line "Connect to a workplace", then click "Next"
In the Desktop Connection console, select the Use My Internet Connection (VPN) tab.
Click on the "Use my internet connection (VPN)" tab to continue the setup
In the console that opens, enter the server address, check the box next to the option “Allow other users to use this connection” and click “Create”.
Enter the server address and do not forget to check the box last point to allow other users to use the connection
In the console that opens, enter your username and password, then connect to the backbone network.
Go to "Network Connections".
Right-click on the generated VPN connection.
Select "Properties" from the drop-down menu.
In the console, right-click on the generated VPN connection and go to "Properties"
In the VPN Connection: Properties console tabs, open the Security option.
Set the VPN Type field to L2TP with IPsec (L2TP/IPsec), and select optional in the Data Encryption field. After that, open "Advanced Options".
VPN type must be set to L2TP with IPsec (L2TP/IPsec), select "optional" for data encryption
Enter the key provided by the ISP for authentication.
The authentication key must be provided to you by your ISP
Click OK to complete.

If you did everything correctly, then the L2TP connection is ready for use.

Video: how to set up an L2TP connection in Windows 10

The created L2TP connection increases the security level for the subscriber and makes more simple connection with provider equipment.

How to set up a PPPoE connection in Windows 10

Protocol network connection with the Internet PPPoE is used when connecting to the backbone network using Ethernet technology. This method has a number of advantages, for example, a spread spectrum additional features, compression of information during transmission, carrying out authentication and encryption operations with information packets. Connection requires authorization on the network (entering a username and password). Used for direct connection to the backbone network and provider equipment.

To connect to the Internet using the PPPoE protocol, you need to perform a number of operations:

Open the Network and Sharing Center.
Here select "Create and configure a new connection or network".
In the "Network and Sharing Center" section, click on "Create and configure a new connection or network"
In the "Set up a connection or network" console, select "Connect to the Internet" and click "Next".
Select the first item - "Connect to the Internet" and click "Next" for further settings
Select the High Speed (with PPPoE) tab.
In "Internet connection" select the connection "High speed (with PPPoE)"
Next, enter the login and password received from the provider, and click "Connect".
Enter the login and password received from the provider and click "Connect" to complete the setup

You now have a PPPoE connection established.

Video: how to connect and configure a PPPoE connection

Giving permission to other users to use the connection is only worthwhile when installing home Internet, since the number of users is limited.

Ways to troubleshoot wired internet connection problems

When connected wired internet Periodically, errors occur due to hardware problems, a break in the backbone network, or incorrect user actions. In most cases, connection problems arise due to the careless actions of the user himself.. To determine and eliminate the cause of the problem, you need to perform simple steps according to the following algorithm:

Launch "Network and Sharing Center".
In the "Network Connections" tab, select "Troubleshooting".
Go to "Network and Sharing Center" and open the "Troubleshooting" section
Select Internet Connections.
For further settings, select the "Internet Connections" option
Next, click on the "Run the troubleshooter" line.
Wait for the problem detection process to complete
After the process is completed, in the window that appears, select the "Troubleshoot Internet Connection" tab.
Select "Troubleshoot Internet Connection" and wait for the diagnostic process to complete
At the end of the troubleshooting process, close the console if no problems are found. If problems are found, follow the further instructions in the pop-up windows.
In the next step, under Troubleshooting, open Incoming Connections.
Run the troubleshooter by clicking on the appropriate line
After the verification process is completed, in the Incoming Connections console, select Find this computer on the network and click Next.
Check the "Locate this computer on the network" box and continue troubleshooting with the "Next" button
During the troubleshooting process, follow the instructions that appear on the console.
If no problems are found, close the console.
If problems are found, follow the program instructions to fix them.

This completes the check for incoming connections.

The following instructions show the detection of one problem incoming connection. More detailed information about the problem can be found by clicking on the "View additional information" line.

The above method for finding connection errors is a classic and was developed by Microsoft specialists. In reality, everything is much simpler, since the problem with the Internet connection can be caused by other reasons that are eliminated mechanically.

This algorithm helps to fix the problem with no internet connection in most cases:

Restart your computer.
Disconnect the router from the network and wait 10-15 seconds.
Turn on the router.
If the connection is not restored, click on the Reset button to reboot the router.

To avoid problems with your Internet connection, it is recommended to periodically disconnect the router from the network and give it time to recover.

Video: fixing an error when connecting wired internet

Nowadays, all ISPs prefer to establish a dynamic connection to the backbone network. This is more convenient for the network subscriber and for the provider company, since it does not require reconfiguration of parameters in case of any changes in the network equipment. If you plan to frequently use remote access to your computer, then, of course, it is better to choose a direct connection, bypassing the router or modem. For home Internet, you can always change the router settings and the type of connection that were originally installed by the provider's specialists. In the future, when changing the system configuration or complete reinstallation network settings are set automatically. With a direct connection, the settings will need to be set manually. All this must be taken into account by users when choosing the type of Internet connection.

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Today we will deal with the question of how to set up the Internet on a computer or laptop. As a rule, the Internet is configured by an employee of the provider at the moment when you conclude an agreement with him for the provision of services - after all, it is the correct exit to world wide web is an indicator of the performance of this service. However, later on reinstalling Windows or buying a new computer, the Internet settings can fly off, and here we will already face a dilemma - call technical support or do everything ourselves. In fact, this task is not at all difficult, so by reading this article to the end, you can save money more than once.

How to set up Internet on a computer via cable?

The most common type of connection is cable - a wire is pulled into your apartment with a special LAN connector at the end, which is inserted into network card in a PC case. However, depending on the provider, there are several types of network connection. How to properly set up the Internet and how the connection to the World Wide Web occurs should be indicated in the paperwork of the contract that was given to you when the employee first set up the Internet. There are several of them - automatic IP, static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, filtered by MAC address. Let's consider them in order.

Internet setup automatically

I called this type automatic, because if the provider connects you using this type, then you are lucky - you don’t have to configure anything at all. With it, the network happens “by itself” - that is, we just plug in an Ethernet cable and use the Internet. If it doesn’t work, then make sure that all configurations are reset - to do this, go to “Start> Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center> Control network connections> Change adapter settings", right-click on "Connect via local network" and go to "Properties> Internet Protocol version TCP / IP v.4". Here all values should be set to "Automatic", as in the picture

Internet connection on a computer with authorization

In this fairly common type, or rather types, because there are two of them, you will have to sweat a little and create a connection with the handles and enter your login and password to set up an Internet connection. If you click on the desktop icon every time to enter the Internet, a connection window opens in which you click on the button - this is your case.

PPPoE

PPPoE - connection to the provider's servers occurs only by login and password. If you suddenly reinstalled Windows, then in order to restore the ability to exit to no, do the following:

Go to "Start > Control Panel"
further in "Networks and the Internet"
and in the "Network and Sharing Center"
Here, somewhere on the page (in the left column for Windows 7 or in the main window in Windows 8 and 10) we see the menu item "Set up a connection or network" - click on it
Here we select "Connect to the Internet" and click "Next"
Select "High Speed (PPPoE)" and move on
We enter the login and password that the provider issued - they are usually indicated in the contract.
After that, we return to the "Network Sharing Center" and find the link "Change adapter settings" in the menu - we go through it.
We find "High-speed connection" - now it is in the "Disabled" state.
Double click on it, a window for authorization will open. Click the "Connect" button and enjoy! For convenience, this "High-speed connection" can be dragged with the mouse to the "Desktop", creating an icon with a quick link.

L2TP

L2TP is another type of Internet setup with authorization. To activate it, we do everything the same as in the previous method, up to step number 4 inclusive.

Connecting a laptop to the Internet with a static IP

The next type will not ask you to enter your login and password and click on the icons for the connection each time, but it does require manual entry of the IP address settings to connect to the provider's equipment. For the settings, we go through the chain “Start> Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center> Manage network connections> Change adapter settings”, right-click on “Local Area Connection” and go to “Properties> Protocol Internet version TCP/IP v.4”.

And enter in the IP address and DNS server fields the values \u200b\u200bthat the provider provided.

Filtering by MAC address

And finally, for any of the above types, the provider can apply filtering by MAC address. This means that you can only connect to the Internet on the computer that is registered with the provider. Insert the cable into another one and the Internet will disappear. This bug usually appears at the moment when you bought new computer(or a network card), brought home, but the Internet does not plow. To be honest, I don’t understand at all why some of our “friends” do such garbage, but if this is the case, then you can activate access to the network only by calling the support service and saying that you bought a new PC.

That's all for today - I'm sure that you now know exactly how to connect the Internet to your computer and you can 100% do it yourself! In addition to cable connection, any. But more on that in another lesson...

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