HP Nw9440 HP Compaq nx9420 and nw9440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced - Page 51

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. C-2 Getting Started