Connecting Your Computer To A Network; An Overview Of Using The Internet - Toshiba 4010 User Manual

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Learning the Basics

An overview of using the Internet

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An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or an online service if
you plan to use the Internet
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a
standard voice-grade telephone line. See
modem" on page 51

Connecting your computer to a network

To access a network:
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At the office, connect the computer to a Local Area
Network (LAN). For specific information about
connecting to the LAN, consult your network
administrator.
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Use your computer's optional Wi-Fi capability to connect
to a wireless LAN.
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While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the
telephone number of the network.
To set up the connection, use the Dial-Up Networking
Wizard:
1 Click Start and point to All Programs.
2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and
click Network Setup Wizard or Network Connections.
3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and
let the program dial the number.
The computer connects with the network.
An overview of using the Internet
The following sections give a quick introduction to the
Internet and some of its exciting features, under these
headings:
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The Internet
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The World Wide Web
for details.
"Connecting the