User's Manual

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Quick Reference 2–5
Choosing the type of Internet access
available
There are 3 basic types of Internet access:
■ Broadband—High-speed Internet service providers include
the following types of connections:
❏ 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.
❏ To learn about setting up wireless access, visit the HP
Network Assistant at
http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless
(English only).
❏ To access Wireless Home Network Setup and for
instructions on using this software, select Start > Help
and Support.
■ Dial-up—You can access the Internet by dialing into a
service provider using a modem cable connected to the RJ-11
(modem) jack.
Choosing an ISP
You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the
Internet. The computer includes software features to help you set
up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an
existing account:
■ Easy Internet Sign-up (available in some locations)