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Joining the Global Internet H-1
Joining the Global Internet H
Throughout this manual, we use the term “your Service Provider” when
talking about Internet connection providers. If you don’t already have an
Internet connection and you want to access the Internet through your
NetBlazer, you’ll need to find a service provider who can connect you to the
Internet through their network.
Internet Overview
The Internet is a global cooperative network of university, corporate,
government, and private computers, all communicating with each other by
means of something called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol). Computers directly on the Internet can exchange data quickly and
easily with any other computer on the Internet.
Do You Need Your Own Internet Connection?
Not everyone needs their own fully supported connection to the IP Internet.
For one thing, if you are a leaf site of a large corporation, the odds are that
your corporate headquarters has an Internet connection of its own; if so, you
may not need one for your location. Instead, you can access the Internet
through your dial-up or dedicated link to your central site; check with your
system administrator to find out if your central site provides access to
Internet features such as email and FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
Many small and home-based businesses (as well as individuals) are discov-
ering the benefits of having their own internet connection.
Getting an internet connection involves 5 steps:
1. Obtain a network number.
2. Register your domain name.
3. Set up your physical connection.