Connecting To The Internet And Network - AOpen MP945-VX User Manual

Connecting to the Internet and Network

Your system is built with a network connector on the back panel as illustrated in Chapter 1. The
connector allows you to connect your system to the Internet through a DSL (or ADSL) or cable
modem, or to an Ethernet network.
If you want to connect to the Internet through DSL (or ADSL) modem, you should contact your
local network service provider to subscribe the digital subscriber line. DSL (or ADSL) provides
faster data transmission speed than conventional telephone line. Your local network service
provider will help you install and set up the DSL (or ADSL) modem.
You can access the Internet through a cable modem. In case you prefer to set up a cable modem
connection, you should contact your local cable provider, which will help you install and set up
the cable modem.
The same connector allows you to connect the system to an Ethernet LAN (local area network).
Connecting to a LAN is usually used in a workplace.
You can also connect the system to a conventional modem for accessing the Internet through a
traditional telephone modem. In that case, you have to contact an Internet Service Provider for
accessing the Internet. Please refer to the appendix for more details on accessing the Internet.