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Networking, Connecting to a local area network LAN

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3 Networking ● Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ● Identifying wireless and network status icons ● Creating a wireless connection ● Using a WLAN ● Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ● Connecting to a local area network (LAN) 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 17 or Setting up a new WLAN on page 17. ● 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 local area network (LAN) on page 19. NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. 14 Chapter 3 Networking

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3
Networking
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)
Identifying wireless and network status icons
Creating a wireless connection
Using a WLAN
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
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
17
or
Setting up a new WLAN
on page
17
.
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 local area network (LAN)
on page
19
.
NOTE:
Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location.
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Chapter 3
Networking