Getting Connected to Internet

The Internet is a Utility

• At work, it should be provided.
• At home, everything should come as a package.

ISO / OSI Levels

Physical Connection

• Ethernet
• RF modem / Cable Parker et al, RSNAej, http://ej.rsna.org/
• Your house
• The Cable Network
• ISDN
• Modem / Telephone

Modem Protocols

• PPP
• SLIP

TCP/IP

Application

• Web Browser - Netscape Navigator
• Mail - Netscape Navigator

Service Provider

• Components
• Client programs, e.g. Netscape Communicator
• Connection
• Providers
• Direct Internet e.g. TIAC
• America Online
• CompuServe
• Cable Companies
• Winner if available
• High Speed
• No Dialing
• Network Computer
• Etc.