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Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet
As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as
e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment.
You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:
Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect.
Wireless network technology: connect without wiring.
Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)
Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet.
Cable
DSL
Hardware connection
Cable
Cable modem *
U400
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* Not supplied.
Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the
residential cable TV line.
DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed
network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary
telephone lines.
TV cable
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DSL
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DSL modem *
U400
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Telephone line
Splitter *
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