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If you are in a location with Internet access, you will want to make sure you are connected in order to get the most out of your Ubuntu operating system. This section of the manual will help you check your connection and configure it where necessary. Ubuntu can connect to the Internet using a wired, wireless, or dialup connection. It also supports some more advanced connection methods, which we will briefly discuss at the end of this section.
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This margin note is confusing to me - are you saying that to connect to a network (\ie, access files from my home computer with my laptop) I do the same thing as connecting to the Internet? This is not the case and will probably confuse people so have removed it for now. \marginnote{In this guide we will limit our discussion to connecting to the Internet. However, connecting to a home or office network is usually performed in a similar manner.}
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\gltodo{``wired connection,'' ``router,'' ``Ethernet port,'' ``wireless connection,'' ``dialup connection''} A \gls{wired connection} refers to when your computer is physically connected to a \gls{router} or an \gls{Ethernet port} with a cable. This is the most common connection for desktop computers.
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A \gls{wireless connection} is when your computer is connected to the Internet via a wireless radio network, also known as Wi-Fi. Laptop computers commonly use Wi-Fi due to portability, making it easy to access the Internet from different rooms in the house or when traveling.
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In order to connect wirelessly, you must be in a location with a working wireless network. To have your own, you will need to purchase and install a \emph{wireless router} or \emph{access point}. Some locations may already have a publicly accessible wireless network available.
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A \gls{dialup connection} is when your computer uses a \emph{modem} to connect to an Internet service provider through your telephone line.
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\marginnote{If you are unsure whether your computer has a wireless card, check with your manufacturer.} In order to connect to the Internet in Ubuntu, you need to use the \application{NetworkManager} utility. NetworkManager allows you to turn all networking on or off, and helps you manage your wired, wireless, and other connections.
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