HP Nx6325 HP Compaq nx6315 and nx6325 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced - Page 46

Choose the type of Internet connection, Start > Help and Support, Broadband, Wireless, Dial-up

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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. B-2 Getting Started

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B–2
Getting Started
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
(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.