Choose The Type Of Internet Connection - HP Invent Compaq Series Getting Started

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Choose the type of Internet connection

There are 3 basic types of Internet connection:
Broadband: High-speed Internet access is available through
Cable modem
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Satellite
Other services
For broadband access, additional hardware and/or software
must be provided by your ISP.
Wireless: For high-speed mobile Internet access, you can use
a wireless connection. A wireless network set up at home
requires a wireless router (purchased separately). To learn
about setting up wireless access, visit
http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless
about connecting to a WWAN, refer to the HP Broadband
Wireless Getting Started guide, included with the computer.
Dial-up: You can access the Internet by dialing in to a service
provider using a modem cable connected to the RJ-11
(modem) jack.
Getting Started
Connect to the Internet from your home
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