HP Compaq nx9420, nw9440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility

Connect to the Internet from your home
■� If you do not have an Internet account and would like to
select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard.
■� 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:
» Select Start > Help and Support.
✎
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 “
Protect
your privacy” in Chapter 2, “Next steps.”
Choose the type of Internet access
There are 3 basic types of Internet access:
■� Broadband: High-speed Internet access is available through
❏ Cable modem
❏ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
❏ Satellite
❏ Other services
For broadband access, additional hardware and/or software
must be provided by your ISP. Refer to “
Choose an ISP,” or
contact your ISP for details.
■� 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.
■� 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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