1. Dial-up - You use a dial-up modem in your computer to connect to the internet over a phone line.
2. Ethernet - You connect to a cable / DSL modem with an Ethernet cable, either directly to the modem or through a router.
3. Wi-fi - You connect to a cable / DSL modem with a wireless card to a router, which is connected to the modem.
4. USB - you connect to a cable / DSL modem directly with a USB cable.
5. 3G - A form of wireless internet that communicates using cellphone towers.
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There are a variety of ways for connecting a standalone PC to another PC that is connected to the internet depending on the capabilities of the two computers. Examples are Ethernet and Wi-Fi.
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Connecting a computer to the internet can be done in a number of ways. A direct connection would be hard wired or plugged in to cable, dsl, or phone access. An indirect connection would use a wireless router or hot spot.
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No, a simple home network can be configured to share data and devices without connecting to the internet.