Lenovo IdeaPad P500 User Guide - Page 10

Connecting to wired LAN, Hardware connection, Software configuration

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer „ Connecting to wired LAN Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable DSL Hardware connection: Cable • Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. • DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines. DSL TV cable Telephone line Splitter * * Splitter * * Cable modem * DSL modem * * * * Not supplied. Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary. Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. 6

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Connecting to wired LAN
Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet.
Hardware connection:
Cable
DSL
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
Cable
Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the
residential cable TV line.
DSL
DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed
network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary
telephone lines.
Note:
The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.
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TV cable
Splitter *
Cable modem *
* Not supplied.
Telephone line
Splitter *
DSL modem *