Hendra wrote:
I read in Wikipedia that Intel ME has an independent internet connection. But what does "independent" mean ?
Is it an independent internet connection from the OS ?
Yes. The ME is inside the CPU or chipset and can use all hardware devices in the system. It can use any network connection configured by the OS without the OS ever noticing.
or maybe it has its own secret/hidden independent networking device, so it can connect to the internet, without depending on Laptop's networking device, such as: wwan card, wlan card, bluetooth module, wimax card ?
I guess no, but only Intel really knows. Antennas would be tricky though.
I highly recommend reading this book by Intel to learn more about the ME:
http://www.apress.com/9781430265719
My favorite quote is on p.165, first page of the "Trust Computing" chapter:
"The owner of a platform is not always the one to protect."
Kind regards
//Peter