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Connect to the Internet from your home
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/wireless (English only).
■� Dial-up: You can access the Internet by dialing into a service
provider using a modem cable connected to an RJ-11
(modem) jack.
Getting Started� B–3