To access the Internet, there are several ways to connect it, which differ from each other, in fact, in the connection technology itself, tariffs for use, as well as technical characteristics, which determine the speed of information transfer, the stability of the connection itself, the response time, and other subtleties. As you can see, the quality of the Internet depends not only on the hardware capabilities of the computer or mobile device used, as some believe. The providers of this service - special organizations, the so-called providers - are responsible for the quality of the Internet connection itself.

But, about everything in more detail - we will consider below the most common methods of connecting to the Internet, their features, advantages and disadvantages.

1. Satellite Internet

2. Mobile Internet

The name itself speaks for itself. This is the Internet, which you can use wherever you are within the coverage area of ​​your provider (mobile operator). There are two connection options: via a mobile phone or via a special modem. The latter can be connected to a smartphone, tablet or laptop via USB ports(miniUSB) as a separate small device. Manufacturers often equip some models of computer and mobile equipment with such a modem.

Almost all modern Cell phones have Internet access. Somewhat outdated models are connected using slow and at the same time expensive GPRS technology. And for more modern mobile devices– smartphones and tablets - mobile operators offer high-speed connection technologies that can provide access to the Internet wherever this operator has coverage. These are technologies such as: CDMA, WiMAX, LTE, UMTS. If the gadget is not equipped with a built-in modem that can support these technologies, almost all mobile operators can offer their own branded plug-in modem.

The data transfer speeds of these technologies can vary greatly depending on the different places user location. However, special Internet signal amplifiers are now being produced that can increase this speed significantly.

3. Telephone connection (dialup)

This is by far one of the most common methods of connecting to the Internet in Russia, but far from the best. Used if a landline telephone is installed in the apartment. By connecting a computer or laptop via a wired modem to a telephone line, you gain access to the Internet. The phone will naturally be busy at this time, and it will not be possible to use it until the end of the Internet session. And this is not the only drawback of a telephone connection - for example, this method of Internet connection is one of the most expensive, and perhaps the slowest.

4. Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is one of the modern species wireless communication. Almost all smartphones, tablets and laptops have a built-in special module that allows you to access the Internet while within range Wi-Fi points access (usually range of about 100 m). Wi-Fi module can also be purchased separately and connected to a PC either as a separate built-in board or as external device, connected via USB.

So far, this type of connection is not in widespread demand among Russian users, despite the fact that many, by connecting an Internet network cable to a router, could freely move around the house with a laptop, tablet or smartphone and use the Internet. In Russia, Wi-Fi is more of an additional feature for the service business. Users can (as a rule, completely free) have access to the Internet in various public places - at airports, train stations, cafes, hotels, gas stations, etc.

By her own Wi-Fi technology quite fast, but due to the fact that access points are usually overloaded, the final speed sometimes leaves much to be desired.

5. ADSL

ADSL is special kind connecting to the Internet via a telephone line, while access to the Internet does not interfere with the operation of the phone. The quality of such a connection is an order of magnitude higher than with a regular telephone connection. It has high speed information transfer and excellent stability.

6. Direct connection

This is the best way to connect to the Internet today. The user's computer is connected to the provider as usual network cable. The advantages of this connection are its high speed, stability, reliability, and low cost. But this method, unfortunately, is available only in large populated areas– where the cable lines of local providers run.

The Internet has long become the norm for all inhabitants of the planet. Thanks to it, money transactions are carried out, people watch TV shows, study at master classes, and learn previously unknown information. However, connecting to the Internet is not so easy. You must be connected by local network, through a mobile provider or other means. Connection to the Internet is carried out using fiber optic cable, twisted pair, ADSL, or wireless Wi-Fi.

Cable connection

The most common type of connection is cable. This type of connection is made using twisted pair or optical fiber. twisted pair is a cable consisting of four pairs copper wires. It receives and transmits signals. Modern providers provide Internet to apartment buildings in this manner: a router is installed, a wire comes to it and, using a connector, is connected to a distributor, from which wires are already distributed to apartments. At the point of connection with the computer, the ends of these wires are crimped with a connector.

twisted pair

Optical fiber is already more modern means transmitting information over a distance. It also connects and has almost the same distribution boxes, like twisted pair, but with the difference that via optical cable information is transmitted with speeds up to 1 GB per second, while over twisted pair cable only up to 100 MB/sec.

Connecting FTTB or fiber to the home is a connection to the World Wide Web using optical fiber, and distribution throughout the apartment is using twisted pair.

Twisted pair is connected or directly to the system unit, or to home wifi router Using this connection, it is possible to provide users’ apartments not only with the Internet, but also with telephone and digital television.

GPon is gigabit communication channel. It provides users with high-speed access up to 1 gigabit per second. The cable is connected in the user’s apartment to a special media converter, which in turn receives data and distributes it to the user’s devices. Such equipment began to appear in our megacities quite recently.

The local network

The principle of local connection is to connect several computers at home or in a factory into one network, for which the provider allocates an IP address. Such an address can be static or dynamic.

When connecting using dynamicIP, the provider constantly automatically assigns you necessary settings. Nothing is required from you, just plug the cable into your computer and connect to the Internet.

StaticIP differs from the first in that the provider provides the settings to the user and he himself configures his computers, network card and Internet access. Positive side static IP is that it is convenient for working with online services that ask you for an IP address. The router most often automatically detects the IP.

This technology is called Ethernet.

VPN network

A virtual private network or VPN is a technology for encrypting data. This way your data is protected during transmission. They reach the provider safely and securely. Working with a virtual private network is most often implemented in several ways:

Combined connection

This type of connection combines several types of connections simultaneously. Typically the first is a virtual private network, and the second is a dynamic or static IP. This connection is rarely used, as it is the most complex.

Phone line

Nowadays the world is dominated by cable connection, and phone line is gradually becoming a thing of the past. But in areas so far from large cities or desert areas, it still has its significance, because it is not practical and expensive to run the cable there.

Internet via home phone transmitted over a telephone line several types of communication:

• ADSL, SHDSL, VDSL are types of digital subscriber line or DSL. ADSL uses a telephone line to transmit data and is connected to a computer via a modem and cables. In addition, using this connection, not only the Internet, but also the telephone works. Is it true, throughput this type of connection is very small compared to modern cable installations. If the first one uses asymmetrical data transmission, then SHDSL, in turn, uses symmetrical duplex transmission. The speed of such a connection on one pair is no more than 2.3 Megabits per second. VDSL is super high speed digital subscriber line. This technology is used when connecting optical fiber from the provider to the user switch, and from the latter via twisted pair cable to system unit. Using this technology, high data reception speeds are achieved over short periods.
• DIAL UP (dial-up) is the oldest type of data transmission over a telephone line. Transmission speed about 56 kilobits per second. You cannot make phone calls at this time, otherwise your connection to the Internet will be lost. The modem is connected to the telephone line and to the computer. The modem connects by number, and the user gains access to the network.

TV cable DOCSIS

Access is via TV cable. It is brought into the apartment with a subscription and distributed to the TV and modem or goes straight to the computer. 300 megabits per second is his maximum speed. But this type of connection is not common.

This type of data transmission has become the most popular recently. After all, no cables or routers are needed. Most importantly, you must have a phone with you that supports 2G, 3G, 4G and is within the coverage area of ​​your telecom provider.

2G – the slowest telephone connection technology. Used before on the first smartphones. Its speed is measured in kilobits per second. Also called GPRS, which replaced the GSM standard

3G (3rd Generation) - this model connections are also already outdated, but still in use. Its speed reaches 40 megabits per second.

4G/LTE is new format connection to the network, which supports speed data transfer up to 300 megabits per second.

5G is replacing all standards. This type of connection is still being tested. But they are obliged to introduce it into Western countries by 2020. He has already passed the first test quite successfully. In Russia, the first tests of 5G technology will be carried out during the World Cup, which will be held in 2018.

Satellite Internet

Satellite Internet is the most expensive. There are two types of such network entry - one-way and two-way. At unilaterally transmission occurs over a terrestrial channel, and when bilateral the exchange takes place via satellite. The speed reaches tens of megabits per second.

WiMax or Wi-Fi

WiMax is a connection using highly targeted microwaves. This type of network access is used on long distances and provides broadband connectivity, and it also uses the MAC Address Protocol.

Wi-Fi is needed for broadband Internet access within the office or at home. It operates on unlicensed bands. This type of communication is more common and adapted for the average user.

FAQ

Now we understand how communication occurs with world wide web through our devices. But many users ask questions about what broadband is, open internet or other. Therefore, let's look at the most common of them.

Open Internet is often used by providers in the names of tariffs. This is the Internet which is charged after the end of the traffic, which is included in the subscription fee.

Broadband access (broadband) is access to the network at a speed much larger than the speed of the modem or telephone network.

Some people are interested in what types of networks there are. There are three connection types:

• LAN– local computer networks. These networks belong mainly to one organization and have a coverage of several kilometers or tens of meters. Such networks can be connected to each other through a ring. Or in linear mode using routers. The second method is much more convenient and effective.
• Regional networks. Their coverage reaches 100 kilometers. Usually these are city and regional networks.
• Global. Essentially, this is the Internet network, which connects all the computers in the world into one big web.

In addition, you can highlight division by communication method (wired and wireless), control method (with centralized and decentralized management) and composition computing facilities(homogeneous and heterogeneous).

And finally, if you want to find out the type of connection your computer has to the Internet, to do this you need to right-click on the computer icon in the lower right corner of the screen and open network control center and general access.

In the window that opens, click " Change adapter settings».

You will see a window on the screen where all your connections will be displayed.

The one without the red cross icon is the current connection. To find out in more detail, it is better to contact your provider, or determine the type based on the above methods.

Before you start setting up your router, it is advisable to find out the necessary information. We need to find out what Internet connection technology our Internet provider uses, we need to have the necessary parameters that will need to be set in the router settings (depending on connection technology). If, for example, the provider uses a connection using Dynamic IP technology, then you do not need any additional parameters. It’s enough to select Dynamic IP in the router settings, and the Internet will work.

You also need to find out whether the provider binds by MAC address. If it does, then after connecting the cable to the router, the Internet will not work even after correct settings, because the provider does not register the MAC address of the router.

Now we will sort everything out in order.

The most important thing is to understand that the task of the router is to connect to the Internet and distribute it to your devices. It establishes a connection to your ISP in the same way as a computer. In order for the router setup to go smoothly and without problems, you need to correctly specify the connection type (WAN Connection Type) and set the necessary parameters.

What happens if you choose the wrong connection type?

This is the most common problem when setting up routers. The Internet will not work. The wireless network will appear, but after connecting to it, there will be no Internet on your devices. On computers, for example, the connection status will be “Without Internet access.” The Internet will also not work via cable from a router.

Everything is clear here, the router did not establish a connection with your provider because the parameters were set incorrectly.

How can I find out the connection technology my provider uses?

In Russia, Ukraine, and probably in other CIS countries, providers most often use the following technologies: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP.

• Dynamic IP– the most normal technology :) . A lot of Internet providers use it. We just connect the cable to the router and the Internet is already working, you don’t need to configure anything. You just need to specify the Dynamic IP technology. But, as a rule, it is set by default in the router settings.
• Static IP- not a very popular technology. To set up such a connection on your router, you must know the IP address that your Internet provider should give you.
• PPPoE– a popular technology (in Russia), which requires the creation of a special high-speed connection. If your provider uses PPPoE technology, then you most likely have created such a connection on your computer. In the router settings, you will need to select PPPoE, specify the login and password that your provider gives you. You may also need to set a static IP address.
• PPTP And L2TP– similar protocols, when setting them up you also need to specify a name and login. And also, the server address and, if necessary, a static IP. If the Internet was previously connected to the computer, then there was a special connection on the computer that you launched.

I have already written a lot, but main question, never responded.

Before you start setting up your router, be sure to find out what technology your Internet service provider uses.

How to find out? Call your provider's support and ask. Go to the provider's website and find instructions for setting up the equipment there. Or look in the documents you received upon connection.

If you call support, ask also whether the provider binds by MAC address, and what MTU value it is better to specify in the router settings.

If you already know the connection technology, then you should also know the necessary parameters. If you have a Dynamic IP, then, as I wrote above, no parameters are needed, but if you have, for example, a Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP, then you must know the login, password, static IP (if necessary), server address . Or just certain parameters (it all depends on the connection).

As a rule, this information is specified in the Internet connection agreement.

Is there a binding by MAC address?

Many providers tie the Internet to the MAC address of a specific network device. Each LAN card a computer or router has its own MAC address, and this address is registered with the provider.

If your Internet provider makes such a connection, then even after correctly configuring the router, the Internet will not work. Since most likely, the provider has registered the MAC address of your computer, not the router.

What to do in such a situation?

Find out if binding is done by MAC address. If not, then no additional settings need to be made. If there is a binding, then in the router settings, you need . It is necessary that the router has the same MAC as the computer to which the Internet is connected. In articles on setting up certain routers, I try to write how to do this.

There is another option: look at the MAC address of the router (usually it is located on a sticker on the router itself), call the support of your Internet provider and tell them the new MAC to which you need to connect the Internet.

The key to successfully setting up a Wi-Fi router:

• Correctly specify the connection type and correctly set the necessary parameters (these are settings on the “WAN”, “Internet”, “Internet” tabs - different on different routers), which are issued by the Internet provider.
• Clone the MAC address, or register the MAC address of the router if the provider does the binding.

These are the two basic rules. Please pay attention Special attention these two points, and you will succeed. The main thing is that the router will already distribute the Internet, and then configure Wi-Fi network, set a password, and other functions, you can already follow the instructions for a specific manufacturer or model. You can find these instructions on our website or on the Internet.

Due to the increase in speed and amount of transmitted information, increasingly high demands are placed on the quality of the Internet connection. But it often happens that the Internet speed is lower than that stated by the provider, and technical support, citing the quality of the final equipment, cannot improve the Internet speed. In order to figure out what technology to connect to the Internet and what information transfer speed you can count on, let’s look at existing technologies Internet connections.

On this moment There are six full-fledged and widely used technologies for connecting to the Internet:

ADSL technology - connection via analog line

DOCSIS technology - connection via coaxial cable

FTTB technology - connections via twisted pair

PON technology - fiber optic connection

Mobile Internet

Satellite Internet

And although not all of the presented technologies were developed directly to provide Internet access, we will consider them, since they are all widely used as Internet connections throughout Russia. Connect to the Internet in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region It is also possible using only one of the presented technologies.

Wired (home) Internet

Let's begin our consideration of wired (home) Internet with earlier Internet technology, and at the time of its development, DSL video technology. Appearing in the late 80s, DSL technology was used exclusively for transmitting video signals, but due to commercial inefficiency, this technology was soon abandoned and forgotten until the mid-90s. During this period, DSL was supplemented with an asymmetric modification of the digital subscriber line and began to be used for transmitting Internet connections. This is how ADSL technology, widely used in Russia in general and St. Petersburg in particular, arose.

ADSL

Internet access technology through a splitter (separating telephone and Internet connection data) and a device modem (for adapting the signal for subsequent sending over a broadband connection), which is what a telephone is. ADSL uses telephone (analog) cable to transmit the signal.

Connecting to the Internet using ADSL technology is by far the cheapest way to access the Internet, and therefore this technology has the widest coverage area.

But along with the price, there are also disadvantages - the speed and quality of the Internet and telephony decrease when using the telephone and the Internet at the same time, and a slight “noise” may be observed in the handset due to the abundance of signals. At the same time, the connection speed rarely exceeds 15 Mb/s. ADSL is practically not used in conjunction with digital internet television, since turning on the TV will “eat up” almost the entire speed of the Internet connection, leaving no traffic for opening and processing pages. As a rule, if available alternative technologies Internet providers try to provide Internet connections through them. But often there are no alternative Internet technologies in the house and the connection is made via ADSL.

The advantage of this Internet connection technology is its low price and wide coverage area. Essentially, having a local telephone line in the premises will provide you with Internet access. Thus, connect the Internet to a private house, you can go to your cottage at the dacha for the price of running a telephone cable from the nearest telephone exchange. Internet in apartment buildings in St. Petersburg and Moscow, in most cases they connect by more modern technologies, such as DOCSIS.

The technology of transmitting Internet signals via DOCSIS coaxial cable became widespread in the early 00s.

DOCSIS technology

Uses a television cable to transmit the Internet signal. Since the technology was originally developed for cable television, a modem is used to adapt the Internet signal, just like in ADSL technology. This technology went through several stages of its development from the DOCSIS 1.0 standard to the EuroDOCSIS standard, reaching a maximum Internet transmission speed of 70 Mb/s. At the same time, there are no shortcomings or drops in quality when using the Internet and television simultaneously.

This technology is quite suitable for connecting home Internet. Especially if there are a small number of gadgets in the house that simultaneously use the Internet signal. Connecting a private home to such an Internet will cost many times more. This technology also has a wide coverage area and can even be used in commercial premises to create a local area network. However, we should not forget that despite all positive characteristics This technology is not intended for laying an Internet network, and the data transfer speed limit is a maximum of 70 Mb/s. Providers in St. Petersburg and the region make limited use of this technology in the absence of more modern Internet connection channels.

In this regard, let’s move on to consider the following technology, created specifically for connecting and transmitting Internet data. This is PON technology.

PON technology

or passive optical network technology.

Since 2010, PON has been the most advanced technology Internet signal transmission. This technology has virtually no restrictions on the speed of the Internet connection. Signal adaptation is carried out using an ONT terminal installed for each Internet user. PON technology, depending on the volume of data transfer, is divided into classes: starting from APON - 5 Gb/s to GPON - speed 500 Mb/s. The restrictions are mainly related to the amount of additional equipment serving the network. Today, GPON technology is available to a fairly wide range of users (mainly in large cities St. Petersburg, Moscow, etc.).

But even GPON will more than cover all the requirements of Internet users.

PON technology provides high quality communication, due to individual installation of fiber optic cable into an apartment or commercial premises, without separating the signal to other subscribers. A user optical terminal is installed directly in the room, which, as a rule, does not require additional configuration. Installing an ONT terminal does not significantly affect the quality of the Internet connection.

Of course, installing a GPON fiber optic cable for connecting to the Internet is more expensive than any of the presented technologies, but if your requirements for the quality of the Internet connection are high, then fiber optic is definitely your choice.

With the help of GPON, you can provide Internet to your office or provide Internet to commercial premises. Large providers install fiber optics into apartments at their own expense, giving individuals the opportunity to connect to the network at high speed.

A type of PON connection is

FTTB technology

(twisted pair or fiber optic to the home)

This method involves using fiber optics as a backbone that supplies the signal to a “switch”-type router located in the house (usually in the basement), from which the Internet is routed to subscribers’ apartments via a twisted pair cable. Today, this is one of the most common connection technologies, combining speed and efficiency.

Of course, it is no longer possible to achieve the same speed as with optical fiber, because the signal is transmitted to the Internet user’s apartment by a twisted pair cable, which is limited in Internet transmission speed to 100 Mb/s, and a drop in communication quality, again, as a result of using a twisted pair cable, the backbone of which Other people use it besides you. Thus, during peak load hours, the speed is divided among all network subscribers (that is, your entrance or home).

But compensation for the instability of the Internet connection is, of course, a reduction in the price level.

I would like to immediately note that Wi-Fi router or wireless Internet you can connect using any technology, because it provides wireless connection wi-fi devices o, which is connected to the Internet and transmits a signal at a distance. Wireless Internet, as a rule, it is connected at home or in a room with a high density of wi-fi devices, users who are not united by anything - for example, a cafe or restaurant, library, etc.

For commercial purposes, a local network is often used.

And although the local network cannot be considered a full-fledged Internet connection

we simply have to mention it - because only with its help you will be able to combine heterogeneous computing resources in a single environment, providing access to them with various devices and computers included in the network. The most significant advantage of a local network is the high speed of information transfer and the ability to ensure “secrecy” of its use. To connect local network computers, it is not necessary to use the Internet or any other additional devices. Or the Internet can be used limitedly,

for example, by creating such a network between several computers, one of which is connected to the Internet, all participants will be able to go online.

In this case, Internet traffic will be divided among all network participants, which is quite acceptable for offices and commercial projects.

But even with a wide coverage area, wired Internet will never cover the areas that mobile Internet can cover.

Wireless Internet

Mobile Internet

Dearly loved by all owners of smartphones, tablets and others portable devices- the mobile Internet also refers to the “world wide web” only indirectly, because it uses the mobile network to access it. At the same time, mobile Internet is gaining increasing popularity among the population. This is also due to the fact that devices using the mobile Internet have received leaps in their development, increasingly replacing desktop computers. Mobile Internet technologies do not stand still, offering fairly good Internet connection speeds. 3g technology is being replaced by 4g and LTE, providing average speed access up to 10 Mb/s. However, as you can see, the mobile Internet is still very far from the speed of a wired connection. But the wide geographical possibilities of its application make the mobile Internet faithful assistant any user.

So, for example, providing Internet for a dacha, Internet in a private house, Internet in a cottage, Internet in the countryside, Internet in the region and many other problems will be solved for you by mobile Internet. And although a speed of several Mb/s is unlikely to allow you to download unhindered large files, it is more than enough for communication - and work, when there is simply no access to other points.

Including mobile Internet via telephone or mobile router allows you to distribute the Internet to any other Wi-Fi devices.

However, if you want to improve the quality of the Internet signal at your dacha or in country house you can consider for yourself Satellite Internet.

Satellite Internet

appeared in Russia relatively recently, but has already gained wide popularity.

The essence of this technology is simple: the provider transmits the Internet signal via satellite and the receiver antenna located in your country house receives the signal and adapts it for Internet access via a modem. The connection speed when using satellite Internet can reach 15 Mb/s. However, the cost of connecting to satellite Internet will be about 40 thousand, depending on the power of the receiver antenna. And as in the case of wired Internet, a monthly subscription fee is charged.

Payment for mobile and satellite Internet is calculated based on the traffic used, unlike wired internet, where unlimited Internet tariffs are mainly used.

Which Internet to choose?

If after reading this article you are still hesitant about what type of Internet connection to use, then we recommend starting from such parameters as:

Required Internet speed

Internet connection stability

Internet price (tariffs, subscription fee)

Cost of Internet connection (equipment, wiring, etc.)

Geographical location of the connection object

You can find out which provider your home is connected to, find out the Internet connection technology and submit a request for an Internet connection on our website.

The cost of network access depends on the type of Internet connection. In the very general view types are divided into wired and wireless. The first group includes all connection methods associated with pulling a cable to the subscriber’s apartment. The cable can be a telephone cable or intended only for the Internet; such a line is called a dedicated line. Wireless connection– this is setting up access to the network through a special antenna. In the article we talk about the listed options in more detail and advise which type of Internet connection is best to choose.

Find providers that connect your home Internet to your address:

What are the types of Internet connections?

Dial-up access

This is a modem connection via the telephone network. To set up, you need to have a home phone and a telecom operator whose equipment is powerful enough to provide access to the network.

The disadvantage of dial-up communication is that the connection to the network occurs through the same line as dialing. Therefore, simultaneous use of the Internet and telephone is impossible. In addition, on average, such a connection allows you to access the network at speeds of up to 56 Kbps. Few online games work with this connection, and downloading files can take several weeks.

Nowadays, dial-up connections are common in areas where population density or territorial features do not allow for broadband Internet.

Connection via asymmetric digital subscriber line

It is otherwise called ADSL. This is another type of modem connection. It also requires a telephone line, but a digital modem allows you to dial in and access the network at the same time. Bandwidth The lines with this type of Internet connection are higher than in the method described above. It provides the subscriber with a fairly high speed of access to the network - on average up to 24 Mbit/s. The load on the line is distributed asymmetrically - the incoming connection is faster than the outgoing connection (speed up to 1.4 Mbit/s). Because of this, it takes longer to upload files to the server.

Connection via cable TV

This is the type of access that is provided according to the DOCSIS standard - data transmission via television cable. It is usually used if there are no Internet providers in the house. With its help you can get speeds from 27 to 50 Mbit/s. To set up access, you must have cable television in your home and a special modem.

Access via Ethernet cable

Ethernet – dedicated line. It is used to connect a computer to the network directly or through a Wi-Fi router. The capacity of such a channel is higher than in the case of ADSL or TV cable. Data transfer speed from 50 Mbit/s in both directions - both from the computer to the server and back. You can connect only if there is broadband Internet in the subscriber’s home.

Connection via GPON

GPON is a technology for setting up network access through a personal fiber optic line. It is carried out from the provider’s equipment directly to the subscriber’s apartment. This type of network connection setup provides maximum speed data transfer – up to 1 Gb/s. To connect, you need to pull from common line cable to the subscriber's apartment and install an optical modem. The technology is not yet available in all regions.

More common than GPON are fiber optic and twisted pair connections. In this case, the optical cable is pulled until apartment building, and the Internet is distributed to subscribers using twisted pair cables. The capacity of such a channel is lower.

Setting up access via antenna

This group includes radio, mobile, satellite Internet. To set up access using the listed channels, antennas are required.

Radio Internet operates through an access point provided by the provider. The signal from it spreads over a certain radius and arrives at the subscriber’s equipment through an antenna installed in the apartment. Then, using a modem, the signal is sent to the computer. If the access point is far away, the signal may be too weak. In this case, in addition to the antenna, signal amplifiers are used.

Mobile communications operate through antennas installed in cell phones or USB modems, optional equipment not required. This type of Internet connection is the most affordable, but has low bandwidth compared to a wired connection over a leased line.

Satellite communication is established via outdoor antennas, aimed at the satellite. Due to the large distances the signal must travel, it usually arrives with a delay. Other disadvantages of the connection include low connection speed, unstable operation in bad weather, high price equipment and subscription fees. However, in some areas satellite connection is the only available connection channel.

How to find out your Internet connection type

If your device is connected to a network, you can find out the access method through the settings. Just go to Network and Sharing Center on Windows computers or Network for Mac. There will be information about available options connections and current method connections. If the Internet is not working at the moment or you need more detailed information, contact the service technical support your provider.

What type of Internet connection to choose

Much depends on the carriers available in your home and your needs. Dial-up access provides low speed connection and inconvenient to use. This can only be selected if other types of network settings are not available to you.

If you want to connect to the Internet via your phone, ADSL is more suitable. Using this channel you will get a speed sufficient for normal surfing: launching most online games, downloading movies, watching online videos. If you plan to use the technology " smart home"and want to set up digital TV via the Internet, find out about the possibility of replacing the telephone cable with fiber optic using GPON technology, with simultaneous connection of telephone, Internet and television. This will cost more, but all three services will be provided through one cable. The throughput of such a line is much higher than that of analogues.

If you do not have the opportunity to run a wire into your apartment, consider radio Internet or mobile communications. The disadvantage of the first is the need to install an antenna at home, the disadvantage of the second is the low connection speed.

Satellite access should only be considered if you have no other way to connect to the network.

How to Determine the Type of Internet Connection Available in Your Home

Use the form to select a provider by address on our website. Enter the city name, street and house number. The system will automatically select a list of available telecom operators for you. You can view their tariffs, get advice about the service and sign up for a connection.