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.
Choose the type of Internet connection
There are 3 basic types of Internet connection:
■� 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.
■� 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, visit
http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English only).
■� Dial-up: You can access the Internet by dialing in to a service
provider using a modem cable connected to the RJ-11
(modem) jack.
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