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Networking, Using an Internet service provider (ISP), Identifying wireless and network status icons

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3 Networking Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access: ● Wireless-For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 20 or Setting up a new WLAN on page 21. ● Wired-You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network. For information on connecting to a wired network, refer to Connecting to a wired network on page 22. NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP can help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. NOTE: Your ISP will give you a user ID and password to access the Internet. Record this information and store it in a safe place. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Network Connection (connected) Network Connection (disconnected) Description Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on. Indicates that the wired network is connected and active. If both wired and wireless connections are active, the operating system uses the wired connection because it is faster. Indicates that wired and wireless networks are not connected. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● Bluetooth® device Turning wireless devices on and off Using the wireless button Use the wireless button to turn both the wireless network controller and the Bluetooth controller off or on simultaneously. They can be controlled individually through Control Center or Computer Setup. Using an Internet service provider (ISP) 19

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3
Networking
Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access:
●
Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to
Connecting
to an existing WLAN
on page
20
or
Setting up a new WLAN
on page
21
.
●
Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network. For information on
connecting to a wired network, refer to
Connecting to a wired network
on page
22
.
NOTE:
Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your
location.
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)
Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to
purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP can help set up the modem, install a network cable
to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service.
NOTE:
Your ISP will give you a user ID and password to access the Internet. Record this
information and store it in a safe place.
Identifying wireless and network status icons
Icon
Name
Description
Wireless (connected)
Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.
Network Connection
(connected)
Indicates that the wired network is connected and active. If both
wired and wireless connections are active, the operating system
uses the wired connection because it is faster.
Network Connection
(disconnected)
Indicates that wired and wireless networks are not connected.
Creating a wireless connection
Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●
Wireless local area network (WLAN) device
●
Bluetooth® device
Turning wireless devices on and off
Using the wireless button
Use the wireless button to turn both the wireless network controller and the Bluetooth controller off or
on simultaneously. They can be controlled individually through Control Center or Computer Setup.
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)
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