After the type of connection is established, it is necessary to connect to the ISP to get access to the Internet. Individual computers and business networks connect to the ISP at the POP. POPs are located at the edge of the ISP network and serve a particular geographical region. They provide a local point of connection and authentication (password control) for multiple end users. An ISP may have many POPs, depending on the size of the POP and the area that it services.