Without the Internet today - nowhere.It is used in almost all areas of our lives. And this concerns not only entertainment. Even bank and other payments are made on the basis of such technologies. That is why every person, even if completely distant from the knowledge of computers or mobile technologies, must clearly imagine how to connect to the Internet using different methods and devices. And all skeptics just want to say that you should not underestimate this kind of knowledge, but you still do not know when and under what unforeseen circumstances they can be useful.
How to connect to the Internet: general principles
Начнем, пожалуй, с выбора типа подключения.For computers, wired and wireless connections can be used, for mobile devices - only wireless. At the same time, it is worth paying attention to the fact that when using wireless Internet access, both computers and telephones can act as an access point (work as the most common router). Depending on what type of connection will be used in each particular case, the actions taken to create the connection and the options installed will differ.
Но, если речь идет именно о том, как подключиться to the Internet, and not to create a connection, the problem is solved much easier. For example, you have a laptop or a phone with a wireless Wi-Fi module and a configured connection via a router.
In this case, it is enough to enable the discovery of available networks, select the required one, if necessary, for a secure connection, enter the access password and make the connection.
Wired internet connection
But the connectivity issues are much wider thannormal communication setup. Therefore, it makes sense to briefly focus on how to connect to the Internet in terms of creating a connection of a certain type. And let's start with wired connections, which are mostly used for desktops (laptops can also use this type of connection, but it’s much more practical for them to set up a wireless connection).
So, how to connect to the Internet using this technique? Initially we assume that the cable is inserted into the network card, and all the necessary drivers are installed for it.
To access the World Wide Webyou must first go to the "Control Panel", call the network and sharing section, create a new connection and indicate that this is an internet connection. After that, you just need to follow the instructions of the "New Connection Wizard". Upon completion, you will need to check some important settings, the parameters of which depend on the type of IP address used.
For this, in the properties section of the created networkconnections, go to IPv4 options and look at the address selection method. For dynamic IPs, all parameters must be set to automatically receive, and for static addresses, the value for each field will need to be entered independently (you can check them with your provider). Just in case, if the provider does not provide for the use of proxy servers, you need to check that this option is disabled for local addresses.
Wireless connection
Как подключиться к интернету через компьютер stationary type, sorted out. Now a few words about wireless technology. This type of connection, as already mentioned, is most often used for laptops and mobile devices that have built-in Wi-Fi modules. Here the settings on the device receiving the signal are even simpler.
Most of the parameters you set includerouters. Again, in the case of dynamic IP on a router, it is enough to set the appropriate type of address, and after that the parameters from the provider will be applied automatically.
If a static address is used, optionsprovided by your ISP, you will have to enter it yourself. But the main attention should be paid to the choice of the channel and type of connection, as well as the inclusion of the distribution of the wireless signal. Setting the access password and encryption method can be set in the connection properties on the security tab.
Using VPN
Technologies of the organization of private virtual networkshave several aspects. First, through the Internet, computers can be networked in different parts of the globe. Secondly, any such connection can be secured by encrypting information and using tunneling technology. Thirdly, in this way it is possible to achieve complete anonymity on the Internet (after changing the external IP-address, you can remain unrecognized on the Web, hide the traces of visits to resources, etc.).
To configure when creating a new connectionyou need to select a connection to the workplace using the indication of your VPN connection, at one of the stages enter the Internet address of the VPN server and provide login security by setting a login and password.
If we talk about how to connect to the Internetthrough a laptop, do not forget that you can take advantage of additional features. For example, you can install additional VPN plug-ins for browsers (in Opera browser, this client is available in a pre-installed form). Similarly, specialized applications like SafeIP are installed for the entire system, which initially change the set external address, after which even programs that access blocked resources on the Internet get access to them.
How to connect to the Internet via phone or tablet?
As for mobile technology, usuallyit can be used either through a Wi-Fi wireless connection (with the option of an additional VPN installation), or through a service provided by your cellular service provider.
The first case was considered at the very beginning.With regard to VPN, it is easiest to use similar mobile versions of stationary applications, since setting up VPN using Android tools may seem difficult for some users (although this connection is established by connecting to the appropriate server on the Internet, the address of which is provided by a provider or service provider).
But let's see how to connect toInternet through the phone, using as the provider of a mobile operator. As a rule, when buying a SIM card and its first activation, the operator immediately sends a special Push message with the necessary parameters, which are automatically integrated into any system. If such a message is not received, you can request its resubmission.
To connect to the same Android devicesdata transfer will be used, but not Wi-Fi, that's all. But with this type of connection, depending on the services provided by the operator itself, additional charges may apply. At this, too, need to pay attention.
Instead of an afterword
Как видим, особых проблем при создании connections of any type should not be. Wireless technology looks better. This is not even discussed. If for some reason the created connection does not work, or there is no Internet access, you need to check the settings are correct, it is possible to use other DNS addresses (for example, from Google), delete the connection and recreate it, check the settings of the router, etc. However, if everything is done correctly, it usually works right away (you don't even need to reboot the system).
