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Networking
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Using an Internet service provider (ISP)
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Identifying wireless and network status icons
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Creating a wireless connection
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Using a WLAN
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Connecting to a wired network
NOTE:
Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your
location.
Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access:
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Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to
to an existing WLAN on page 14
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Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network.
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)
Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to
purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable
to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service.
NOTE:
Your ISP will give you a user ID and password to access the Internet. Record this
information and store it in a safe place.
Identifying wireless and network status icons
Icon
or
Setting up a new WLAN on page
Name
Wireless (connected)
Network Connection icon
status (connected)
Network Connection icon
status (disconnected)
Description
Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.
Indicates that the wired network is connected and active. If both
wired and wireless connections are active, the operating system
uses the wired connection because it is faster.
Indicates that wired and wireless networks are not connected.
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)
Connecting
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