Choose The Type Of Internet Access - HP Compaq NW9440 Getting Started

Connect to the Internet from your home
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If you do not have an Internet account and would like to
select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard.
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If you have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided
you with such information as a specific IP address, and POP3
and SMTP settings.
To access the New Connection Wizard and instructions for using
the wizard:
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Select Start > Help and Support.
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If you are prompted within the wizard to choose between
enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the
firewall. For more information about firewalls, refer to
your privacy" in Chapter 2,

Choose the type of Internet access

There are 3 basic types of Internet access:
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Broadband: High-speed Internet access is available through
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For broadband access, additional hardware and/or software
must be provided by your ISP. Refer to
contact your ISP for details.
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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, select
http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless
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Dial-up: You can access the Internet by dialing into a service
provider using a modem cable connected to an RJ-11
(modem) jack.
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Cable modem
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Satellite
Other services
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