Instructions

In the new menu, select "Network" or "Manage network connections" (again, depends on the version of Windows; in Windows 7 this may be called "Change adapter settings").

You'll see there type

type

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• what type of internet do I have?

Internet connection type is the method of communication with . You can find out its type and additional information about the connection by clicking on the sign on the desktop panel.

Instructions

Open the "Network" folder in the "Start" menu ("Settings"). Click on the blank with the right mouse button. Open the Grouping menu and select the By Type option. Each connection type will be marked on a separate line, with the name of the type listed just above the icons.

note

The type of Internet connection and the name of the provider are different concepts, but often confused. To find out your provider, follow the link below, enter your IP in the special field and the “Enter” button. Your provider information will be displayed.

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• what type of network do I have?

Sometimes you need to know what type of Internet connection you are using, for example, there are programs that can request such information. Finding out is not at all difficult, and the instructions are given below.

You will need

• ISP, internet connection

Instructions

You'll see there type your connection. For example, PPPOE (high-speed connection) or PPTP (VPN).

Another possible option is to hover over connections to (usually located right next to the volume icon in the bottom bar). Click on the icon once. The first line displays the network you are connected to, and the second line displays type connections. If you need more detailed information, click on the inscription at the very bottom of the window, a menu opens, in the left panel select “Change adapter settings.”

If you require additional information, for example, your IP address, then this can be done without problems on specialized sites. Enter in the request: "my IP". The ones you need will appear in the first or second line in the search engine results. There you can find out a lot of additional information.

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• what type of internet do I have?

Each site is served by a specific hosting provider. Sometimes there is a need to find out which one. For this, there are both special programs and websites that allow you to obtain this information directly from the browser.

Instructions

If you are using a Linux operating system, use the whois console utility. It is included in the delivery package of almost any distribution of this OS. Enter it using the following syntax:
whois second-level domain name
For example, the result of using this command in a relation looks like this:
$whois site

% By submitting a query to RIPN's Whois Service

% you agree to abide by the following terms of use:

% http://www.ripn.net/about/servpol.html#3.2(in Russian)

% http://www.ripn.net/about/en/servpol.html#3.2(in English).
domain: website

nserver: ns.rusbeauty.ru.

nserver: ns4.rusbeauty.ru.

state: REGISTERED, DELEGATED, VERIFIED

org: LLC "RelevantMedia"

phone: +7 495 9802240

fax no: +7 495 9802240

e-mail: [email protected]

registrar: RU-CENTER-REG-RIPN

created: 2008.07.03

paid-till: 2012.07.03

source: TCI
Last updated on 2011.09.10 19:18:42 MSK/MSD

If your Linux computer does not have a whois utility, download one of the following packages, depending on the distribution you are using:
ftp://dan.drydog.com/pub/swhoisd/whois-4.5.7-1.i386.rpm
http://packages.debian.org/unstable/net/whois.html
If you only use Windows, download this utility designed for this operating system from the following link:
http://gluek.info/wiki/_media/software/whois.zip
The procedure for using this version of the utility is the same.

To find out information about the provider serving the site directly from the browser, regardless of the operating system (even), use a special service, for example, one of these:
http://2ip.ru/analizator/
http://www.whois-service.ru/
http://www.ripn.net/nic/whois/

Perhaps after checking the domain level you will receive information of the following nature:
$whoisinexistentdomainname.com
Whois Server Version 2.0
Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered

with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net

for detailed information.
No match for "INEXISTENTDOMAINNAME.COM".

>>> Last update of whois database: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:35:38 UTC<<<
This is what else is such a domain name. If you want to acquire a new second-level domain name, check in this way whether one or another of them is occupied or free.

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Tip 5: How to find out which provider my home is connected to

Despite the fact that there are more and more Internet providers every day, it is not always easy to find out which of them has a cable installed in your home. In order to make the best choice, you need to analyze the services of the companies provided.

You will need

• - computer;
• - Internet.

Instructions

If there are none, you will have to find out about each provider separately. You can find directories of companies providing their networks. Finding out whether a particular provider is right for your home is very easy. Just call or go to the website. Coverages are often published on websites.

Large operators do not place their advertisements in every home. They can do it in almost any building in the city. Most often they connect to it through them. Information about these operators is taken from the media. In addition, they call their possible clients. However, these providers do not provide a home network.

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Despite the fact that large operators connect the Internet everywhere, many users prefer local networks. The fact is that they use a dedicated line. Such Internet is cheaper than ADSL and KTB technologies, which are available to everyone. A home network provides users with the opportunity to actively communicate and share files. Therefore, even if your home is not yet connected to any provider providing such services, it makes sense to submit requests for connection by phone or on the website. Unfortunately, the wait may drag on for several months. Until then, it makes sense to use the available Internet.

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• what internet provider is at my home?
• Internet provider IP connect

The procedure for displaying the Internet connection type is a built-in standard feature of the Microsoft Windows operating system and does not require the use of additional specialized third-party software. This operation can be performed by a computer user with an initial level of computer training.

Instructions

Click the "Start" button to open the main menu of the system and go to the "Settings" item to perform the operation of determining the type of Internet connection (for Windows XP).

Call the window’s context menu by right-clicking on an empty space and selecting “View” (for Windows XP).

Select the “Tile” item and determine which of the two possible types of Internet connection - “Virtual Private Network” (VPN) or “High Speed ​​​​connection” (PPPOE) is used (for Windows XP).

Click the "Start" button to open the main menu of the system and go to the "Control Panel" item to perform the operation of determining the type of Internet connection in the Windows Vista operating system.

Click the "Classic View" button located in the left corner of the application window for easier viewing and expand the "Network and Sharing Center" link (for Windows Vista).

Select the “Manage network connections” item in the list on the left side of the dialog box that opens and call up the context menu by right-clicking on an empty space in the window (for Windows Vista).

Select "View" and select the "Table" command (for Windows Vista).

Determine the type of Internet connection you are using from two possible options: WAN Miniport (PPTP) - VPN or WAN Miniport PPPOE (for Windows Vista).

Click the "Start" button to open the main menu of the system and go to the "Control Panel" item to perform the operation of determining the type of Internet connection in the Windows 7 operating system.

Select "Large Icons" in the "View By:" menu and expand the "Network and Sharing Center" link (for Windows 7).

Select the item “Change adapter settings” in the list on the left side of the dialog box that opens and call the context menu by right-clicking on an empty space in the window (for Windows 7).

Select "View" and select the "Table" command (for Windows 7).

Determine the type of Internet connection you are using from two possible options: WAN Miniport (PPTP) - VPN or WAN Miniport PPPOE (for Windows 7).

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If you are reading this article now, it means that you are already using the services provider. But sometimes even experienced Internet users do not know the exact definition of this term.

Instructions

A provider is a person, usually a legal entity, that provides Internet access services. The very method of providing this service can be anything, from classic Dial-Up to advanced WiMax.

Almost every provider allows the user to choose one of several tariff plans. They differ among themselves in access speed, as well as in the presence or absence of a predetermined volume of transmitted information. There are also tariffs where, although unlimited speed is guaranteed, after reaching a certain amount of received and transmitted data, the speed drops, and it is restored after a certain period - usually an hour, a day or a month.

Cellular operators are rarely named provider mi, but when they provide Internet access services, that is essentially what they are. In the recent past, using mobile Internet was unprofitable, since unlimited tariffs were not available to most. Only in the last three years have prices dropped sharply. And although almost any of these tariff plans imply a reduction in speed after reaching a certain amount of traffic, it still turns out to be very profitable.

The services of any providers are inexpensive only in those localities where there are several of them, and they have to compete. Almost all of them today do not interfere with the use of the Linux operating system, as well as routers. After all, if you do not provide the user with such an opportunity, he will be lured away by another provider. And some users do not skimp and connect to two at once provider m. If one of them has problems, you can use the services of the other.

Hosting providers provide a completely different service - website hosting. This allows the site owner to abandon the costly rental of a fixed IP address and the maintenance of an always-on server.

Everyone has it provider It is mandatory to have the equipment of the System of Operational Investigative Measures - SORM. If any subscriber commits a computer crime, this system allows you to quickly and accurately identify the attacker.

If you want to find out what IP address your provider has, you can use special services that provide similar services. This only requires a normal Internet connection.

You will need

• - browser.

Instructions

Connect the Internet on your computer. Next, launch your browser to access the Internet through it. Write the website 2ip.ru in the address bar. This allows you to find out information about the IP address in real time. You can also find out complete information about a site. Once the site loads in your browser, click on the button called “Find out your IP.” Next, click on the “Continue” button. The system will give you complete information, as well as an IP address. The provider company you use will be listed below.

You can perform additional checks using the provider's IP address. To do this, click on the “Check IP address or website” tab. The system will give you complete information about this IP address. A complete list of all addresses and offices of the company and the city where the main office is located will also be provided. However, you can determine the IP address of a provider not only via the Internet. As a rule, your computer's operating system can provide complete and most reliable information about your ISP. This is done through the computer command line. Click on the "Start" button and select "Run". Enter the command ipconfig /all. Press the Enter key to have the system search the network and display the information for you. As soon as the system finishes scanning, a window will appear in front of you containing information about the provider.

Such information is usually indicated in the documents that are given to you upon registration. When you enter into an agreement, it describes the basic data of the provider, including the IP address. Typically, this data is provided to test the connection. Find similar documents in your home and review them.

You can use the connection created on your computer to find out information about your provider. To do this, click on the “My Computer” shortcut. Next, go to the “Network Neighborhood” tab. Select the connection provided by this provider. For example, you will see “UTK connection”. Right-click on this shortcut and select “Properties”. Next, click on the “Details” tab. The system will give you information about the provider.

1. Methods of connecting to the Internet

The choice of how to connect to the Internet depends not only on your technical capabilities, but also on the technical capabilities of the provider. Here we are not talking about connecting to the Internet as something virtual, but specifically about connecting to a provider, to the provider’s equipment.

There are many ways to connect to the provider’s equipment:

Connection via dial-up telephone line,
- via a dedicated line,
- via digital telephone communication,
- via cable television network,
- via satellite channels,
- via radio channel.

1. The most accessible and frequently used way to connect to the Internet is to connect via a regular dial-up telephone line. There is such a line in every home and office, and to connect a computer to the Internet via such a line, you only need one device - a modem.

Modem- This is a special device that connects a computer to a telephone line. Modems can be internal or external.

Internal modem– is an electronic board that is located inside the system unit. The internal modem is cheaper than the external one, however, it is inferior in information transfer speed and ease of use.

External modem- This is a separate device that connects to the computer. An external modem is more expensive than an internal one, transfers information faster and provides greater convenience.

So, the modem is connected (or built in) to the computer, and a dial-up telephone line is connected to the modem. At the time required by the user, the modem dials the provider's number and connects to the Internet. That's why the line is called dial-up, since the connection can be established and disconnected, as well as talk on a regular telephone using the same line.

Rice. "Dial-up connection diagram - via a dial-up telephone line"

SPEED transmissions - up to 56 kbit/s. In the outgoing direction - not > 33 kbit/s. The bottleneck of dialup is the speed of the incoming stream (since it transmits 5-8 times more data than the outgoing stream). The connection setup speed is affected by:
· the quality of your modem
· telephone line status
· the level of load on the provider’s equipment.

· The speed of subsequent work depends on
depending on the situation in the network nodes. There are traffic jams
due to traffic overload (if many people access a popular server at once).

ADVANTAGES: · the cheapest way to connect to the Internet,
· the most accessible: anyone with a phone can connect.

FLAWS: · low speed (3-7 KB/s),
· while working at the boarding school, your telephone line is busy,
· Possible accidental disconnections during operation.

2. Another connection method is to connect via dedicated line:
technologies xDSL, ISDN, ETHERNET.

The very name “leased line” indicates that this line only provides a connection to the Internet and this is its main (often only) purpose. That is, a computer or several computers connected to a network are constantly connected to the Internet. This method is most suitable for organizations (including educational institutions), as it provides collective access to all computers on the local network through one dedicated line. The speed of information exchange using such a connection is much higher than using a dial-up telephone line, however, the cost of such a connection is higher. Typically one includes a subscription fee and a fee for exceeding standard traffic.

Note: using a dial-up telephone line, you can also organize collective access,
but the speed of information exchange leaves much to be desired.

A dedicated line is required if you have your own server that provides certain information or services on the Internet. Such a server must be connected to the Internet around the clock.

2.1. xDSL technology (Digital Subscriber Line) - digital subscriber line. The basic principle of DSL technologies is the use of copper wires, originally intended to connect subscribers to the telephone exchange. DSL greatly expands the bandwidth of copper telephone lines due to efficient signal coding,
distortion correction methods, using higher frequency bands than telephone communications (300 - 3400 Hz). DSL allows you to connect LAN segments via telephone lines at speeds close to Ethernet speeds, effectively solving the “last mile” problem when connecting remote users to a corporate network or the Internet.

ADVANTAGES DSL technologies:
· Cost-effective by using existing telephone lines.
· Permanent connection (as opposed to a dial-up line).
· Data transfer speeds comparable to Ethernet speeds.
· Can simultaneously transmit analog telephone voice traffic over one telephone line
and computer network data.
· Ensuring the specified quality of service for mission-critical applications through
continuous monitoring of communication line characteristics.
· Automatic selection of information transmission speed depending on the quality and length of the communication line.

2.2. ISDN technology(Integrated Services Digital Network) - digital network with integration of services.
Uses the same subscriber lines as regular telephony.
Based on the telephone line, 2 B-channels are created, capable of transmitting speech, data, video and audio information (“basic access” - BRI).
An ISDN line ends with a "network termination" (NT). You can connect various ISDN equipment to NT.
You can use one digital line to connect to traditional services (telephone, fax, telex),
and transmission of teletext, video, etc.
Telephone line transmission speed - up to 128 Kbps! With ISDN Internet access, you can use the phone at the same time (during the call, the data transfer speed will be lower by 64 Kbps).

2.3. Technology ETHERNET. The high speed of the Internet channel makes working on the Internet a pleasure (you can quickly download large volumes, work with multimedia, participate in video conferences, etc.). Connection speed - up to 100 Mbit/s.

3. Other methods of connecting to the Internet are also actively used, but are still less widespread.

One of the alternative ways to connect to the Internet is to connect through mobile operators. Many mobile phones support Internet access via special WAP protocol(Wireless Application Protocol) – wireless access protocol. There are special pages on the Internet that are optimized for viewing on mobile phones.

You can also connect your mobile phone to your computer and thus access the Internet from your computer. This method is good when you are on a business trip, traveling, or outside the office.

There is now another way to connect to the Internet in laptop computers. These computers have a special electronic board built into them that supports technology WiFi, intended for wireless connecting computers into a network, including for connecting to the Internet.

Table"Types of network connections"

	Connection type		Communication technology
	1. Telephone connection (Dial-up connection)		Modem, ISDN, X.25		Connect to a corporate network or the Internet using a dial-up connection
	2. LAN (LAN, Local Area connection)		Ethernet, Token Ring, cable modem, xDSL, FDDI, IP no ATM, IrDA, radio modem, E1/T1, etc.		Typical corporate user
	3. Virtual private network (VPN connection, Virtual private network)		Virtual private networks using PPTP protocols or L2TP, interconnecting or connecting to corporate networks over the Internet or other public network		Secure connection to the corporate network via the Internet
	4. Direct connection (Direct Connection)		Serial connection, infrared communication, parallel cable (DtrectParaUel)		Connecting a pocket or laptop computer to a desktop computer
	5. Incoming connection (Incoming connection)		Dial-up, VPN or direct connection		Connecting to a corporate remote access server

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 in master classes, and learn previously unknown information. However, connecting to the Internet is not so easy. You must be connected via a local network, through a mobile provider, or some 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 of 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 a more modern means of transmitting information at a distance. It is also connected and has almost the same distribution boxes as twisted pair, but with the difference that the optical cable information is transmitted with speeds up to 1 GB per second, while over twisted pair cable only up to 100 MB/sec.

Fiber optic connection

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 the necessary settings at certain intervals. 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. The positive side of a 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, cable connections predominate in the world, and the telephone 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 is transmitted over the 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 the 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 connection model is also becoming obsolete, but still in use. Its speed reaches 40 megabits per second.

4G/LTE is a new network connection format that 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 committed to introducing it in 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 FIFA 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 with the World Wide Web occurs through our devices. But many users ask questions about what is broadband, open internet or others. 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 control) and by the composition of computing tools (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.

The Internet has long ceased to be some kind of addition to our life, having become an integral part of it. Too many everyday activities and entertainment depend on the World Wide Web. But in order to enter it, you need something more than a plugged cord into an outlet.

Let's look at the main types of Internet connections: features, equipment used and user reviews of one or another type. The options are not very diverse, but nevertheless, everyone can choose something for their specific purposes and conditions.

Cable connection

This is the most popular type of Internet connection. The provider serving your area runs a cable into your apartment, through which the signal enters the house. In such cases, as a rule, only two connection options are used - via an optical cable and via twisted pair.

twisted pair

As for everything here, everything is simple. A twisted cable (copper) is drawn from the distribution box in the entrance and connected to your system unit or router. Almost all multi-storey buildings are connected in this way. Finding out what type of Internet connection (cable) in this case is very simple: if you have thin wires (compared to fiber optics) and an average speed of up to 100 Mbit/sec, then it means twisted pair. If the loop is thicker and the speed is higher, then it is fiber optic.

Optical cable

In another case, “optics” are installed in the apartment, which are connected to a special distribution box directly in the house. This type of Internet connection has one very serious advantage - it is a speed that can reach up to 1 Gbit/s.

Using an optical cable, you can easily access not only the World Wide Web, but also use telephony and television services. That is, instead of three laid cables, you get one.

In turn, the cable type of Internet connection has two options for working with network protocols - local and virtual. Let's look at them in more detail.

The local network

The whole point of local protocols is that your telecom provider simply assigns you a separate IP address. The provider includes all computers in one large network, where he can easily control each address. In addition, this type of Internet connection is distinguished by the presence of a dynamic or static IP.

The dynamic option is the simplest, because everything falls on the shoulders of the provider himself, and the user does not need to adjust anything himself. How to find out the type of Internet connection in this case? If you plug the cable into your computer or router and after a couple of seconds you gain access to the World Wide Web, it means you have a dynamic IP, otherwise the operating system will ask for additional login parameters.

The static option is more picky in terms of access. Before each session, the system will request data for accessing the Internet, which your provider should have provided to you. They do not change, so it is enough to enter them once, and in the future the operating system itself will gain access to the network.

This option is most convenient for online services that constantly ask you for a static IP address. How to find out what type of Internet connection is in this case? Most modern routers are able to determine the type of connection and inform the owner about it. If you are using outdated or frankly budget equipment, then you can simply call your provider and clarify all the information you are interested in. They will also help you understand the competitive router model and tell you how to find out the type of Internet connection on your device.

Judging by user reviews on numerous specialized forums, providers prefer to “place” subscribers on a static IP. For example, the same Rostelecom (type of Internet connection - cable) completely implements the Internet only on “static” basis, because in this case it is much easier to track each individual user in terms of subscription fees and the provision of some additional services. As for the quality of communication itself, much depends on the cable used (fiber optic/twisted pair) and your equipment (router/network card).

Virtual network

A virtual private network, or otherwise VPN, is an encrypted communication protocol where the exchange of all information between the user’s computer and the provider is encrypted, significantly increasing network security. There are two main types of VPN connections - PPPoE and PPTP (L2TP).

One of the most popular types of virtual networks is PPPoE protocols. To connect to the Internet you only need a login and password. The Windows platform recognizes this type as conditional dialing.

A much less popular type is PPTP (L2TP), because when entering a password with a login, the user must indicate the exact address of the provider's server. Another distinctive feature of a PPTP connection is the encryption method, which is fundamentally different from PPPoE. One of the most famous providers working using this protocol is Beeline (home Internet). The type of connection from other providers may also vary depending on area conditions (proximity of the tower, required speed, etc.).

Reviews about this type of connection vary greatly. Some are quite happy with the frequently changing data flow rate (watching videos, working with text information, etc.), but for others this is a critical moment. The latter are, as a rule, gamers who need low ping (server response delay), that is, good For example, if you have an MTS Internet connection via a VPN connection (flash modem), then in popular games of the MOVA League genre of Legends and DOTA ping will range from 90 to 120 ms. While through a cable connection the response time does not exceed 40-60 ms.

Combined connection

This type includes several types of Internet connections. The virtual network here is the priority connection type, and dynamic or static IP addresses are used as an additional resource. That is, the difference between them lies in manual or automatic entry of data about the provider’s server.

This type is considered one of the most complex and is used extremely rarely. It is often used by municipal services with a multi-level office structure: pension fund, gas services, employment centers, etc.

Phone line

Fiber optic cable seriously dominates over telephone lines, but for a number of reasons (rural areas, remote settlements, etc.) it is not practical for a provider to run an expensive Internet cable. In this case, having a home phone, that is, an ADSL or Dial-Up connection, helps somehow.

An ADSL connection allows you to surf the Internet at low speeds, approximately within ten megabits. For most ordinary tasks this is quite enough. To fully operate on the network, you will need a modem and In order for both devices to function simultaneously and correctly (a computer with a network and a telephone), you need a splitter that branches off cables to both the home telephone and the system unit.

Dial-Up connection is, as they say, a thing of the past. In this case, if you work on the Internet, the telephone line will be busy. In addition, the data transfer speed is limited to 56 Kbps, which, by today's standards, is very, very low. Despite all the disadvantages of the Dial-Up connection, it is sometimes used in difficult-to-reach areas.

Judging by user reviews, this connection method is practically not in demand, because even watching videos on the YouTube channel in low resolution is a real problem. The only thing you can count on with such a connection is only letters, pictures and music in a low bitrate.

Satellite Internet

One of the most expensive types of connection, but at the same time almost ubiquitous. A satellite dish allows you to access the World Wide Web even in the wilderness, where there are no simple communications. The only condition is good visibility of the orbiting satellite, which is not a problem for the venerable provider.

Surely many are familiar first-hand with satellite television. In the case of the Internet, the principle is the same, with the only difference being that a block with a transmitting head is additionally installed on the plate to transmit data in both directions.

The channel speed is measured in tens of megabits. One of the main disadvantages of this type of connection is sky-high tariffs and expensive equipment.

WiFi

Many people are probably familiar with Wi-Fi protocols. Some people have a router installed at home, while others use free entry points in public places. Wi-Fi usually covers areas that are difficult to reach for cable connections, such as cottage communities and other private sectors. To operate, the operator installs base stations that provide the network to a nearby area within a radius of five to ten kilometers.

To connect, you need a special receiver, and if you are located at a considerable distance from the base station, then a special antenna that amplifies the signal will not hurt.

The user, as a rule, does not care what types exist for connecting his devices to the Internet, since the consumer always cares only about the convenience, quality of communication and its cost.

But there are situations when you need to be able to answer this question, for example, if you need to configure your home router yourself.

Classification

Currently, various types of Internet connections are used; in order to accurately determine your own type of connection, that is, the type of connection provided to the user by the provider, you need to read the contract or study the instructions below.

Connections can be broadly classified into three main types:

1. Local network connection;
2. Connection via virtual private network;
3. Using different variations of type 1 and type 2, i.e. combined connection.

The local network

The subscriber connects using an Ethernet LAN network and there are no additional connections.

Simply connect the computer with one of two types of cable:

• Optical;
• "Twisted pair" type.

It should be noted that this type of connection has the following two subtypes:

1. Dynamic – DHCP, which can be classified as a simple type, since the user does not need to enter settings parameters. It is enough to insert the wire into the PC and all the necessary characteristics will be received automatically.
2. Static – IP. In this case, the IP address is fixed and you need to manually enter the network parameters. The settings are specified in the contract documents of the communication service provider with the client. The following required configuration characteristics must be specified: IP, subnet mask, DNS and gateway.

On a computer running a Windows operating system, these parameters are entered in Internet Protocol Properties version 4.

In this menu you can easily change the characteristics in accordance with the data specified in the contract with the provider.

Note: Often in these two subtypes, binding to the “MAC” address is used.

Today, the cable type of Internet connection via a WAN connector still occupies a leading position in the popularity rating among users.

The main advantage is high speed at relatively low prices for service company tariffs.

Providers connect clients in this case in the following ways:

a) using fiber optic cable;

b) via twisted pair.

Optical cable

If the user is connected to a fiber optic line, then he receives an advantage in the speed of data transfer over the network (can reach impressive values ​​​​up to 1 gigabit per second).

In the case when the subscriber, in addition to regular Internet access, also uses additional services of the provider. Many people watch interactive television, use telephony, etc.

There is no problem with laying additional wires. Services are provided over one single optical cable.

twisted pair

This is an outdated option, but still common. Copper wires are used for its implementation. Externally, they differ from optical fiber, since they have a smaller cross-section; using this criterion, it is easy to determine the type of cable installed in the user’s home.

Just look and compare their external thickness (“optics” is much thicker than twisted pair). It should be noted that in terms of speed, this type of connection is much inferior to optical. As a rule, it does not exceed even one hundred megabits per second.

Virtual network

In this case, the subscriber connects using a VPN with the obligatory entry of a name and access code.

This type is divided into the following connection types (encrypted communication protocols):

1. PPPoE. This is one of the most common types. In order to provide access to the World Wide Web, you should click “Connect to the Internet” in the settings wizard. Next, click “Set up a connection manually” and specify the connection type of the same name.
2. PPTP. To connect to the global network, you just need to click “Connect to workplace” in the setup wizard. After that, select the “Connect to a virtual private network” column. Then enter the VPN server address.
3. L2TP. Many modern providers now use this type of connection, so it has also become widespread. To connect, you first need to follow the steps described for the second type and then open the properties and go to the “Network” tab, where in the VPN column indicate: “L2TP with IPSec”.

To find out what type of VPN is used on your PC, you need to click the connection icon in the right corner of the taskbar and enter the “Information” section.

The method is no longer used almost anywhere in the world, with the exception of the Russian Federation. This type is complex and implies “Dual access” with a combination of connections through local and private networks.

This ensures simultaneous access to external global and internal channels of the Internet provider (interactive television, peering, etc.).

There are also different options using local and VPN connections, for example:

1. Access to the global network is carried out using the PPPoE protocol and the address for working in the LAN network is assigned automatically, and access to the external network is carried out with dynamic distribution of routes.
2. Routes and addresses for connecting via PPPoE are organized using statically specified parameters.
3. Access to the Internet is carried out using PPTP, while the internal IP is assigned automatically, and routes are distributed through the DHCP option, which can be specified independently or issued automatically.
4. This option is similar to the previous 3rd type, but the addresses are static, that is, they are set manually.

The above combinations can be used in options for providing the Internet via L2TP.

Phone line

If it is not possible to connect a subscriber to the network via “optics” due to its remoteness, then a common telephone network is used. Connection is carried out using ADSL or Dial-up technology.

ADSL

This connection has the disadvantage of low speed, amounting to tens of megabits per second.

However, it is economically justified when it becomes impractical to run an optical cable over long distances.

To implement this option you need:

• Telephone cable;
• Modem;

The splitter ensures simultaneous functioning of the Internet on the PC and phone.

The router and telephone are connected through it, and a signal is sent to the computer through the “LAN” port of the modem.

Dial-Up

This technology has long been outdated, which is characterized by the inconvenience that it is impossible to simultaneously use the telephone and the Internet on a computer.

The transmission speed does not exceed 60 kilobits per second, so you can forget about watching online videos. At such speeds, the user can only surf the Internet and view pictures.

TV cable DOCSIS

Although the Internet speed over such a cable is low (no higher than 300 megabits), it is more convenient for users to pay for the services of one provider for both Internet and television. The signal is transmitted via coaxial cable using DOCSIS technology.

A modem with a built-in network bridge is used, which transmits the signal via a television cable.

The main disadvantage of the technology is the use of a common channel between connected clients, so the speed may fluctuate depending on the line load.

Satellite Internet

It is an expensive type of connection, but it provides access to the network from any remote locality where there is electricity.

Connection equipment also has a high price, but in the absence of alternative sources of access to the Internet, some users decide to install a special satellite dish with blocks for receiving information transmission.

WiMax and Wi-Fi

Many users use Wi-Fi routers at home. These networks are also common in public places: train stations, cafes, parks, shopping centers, etc.

Telecom operators rarely use this technology due to the small coverage area.

Providers organize Wi-Fi coverage using WiMax technology for large areas, for example, areas of cottage villages.

This technology covers large areas, the radius of which is calculated in kilometers, but for this the operator installs base stations.

The average speed using WiMax technology does not exceed 70 megabits.

To connect to such a wireless network, the user needs a receiver, but if it is located at a significant distance from the nearest base station, it will be necessary to additionally purchase a special antenna to increase the signal reception power.

Both Wi-Fi and WiMax technologies are wireless and this is their main advantage, allowing them to solve a wide range of problems.

How to find out the connection type?

Perform the following steps using Windows tools:

If you need to find out which provider provides communication services, you can visit one of the resources on the Internet to analyze ping.

After waiting for it to complete, information about the World Wide Web provider will be available.