Toshiba Satellite L15W-C1390M Satellite/Satellite Pro CL10W/L10W-C Series Wind - Page 126
Connecting to the Internet, Using a wireless connection
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126 If Something Goes Wrong Connecting to the Internet ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi part of your network. ❖ If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you'll need an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and additional hardware. ❖ ISP: An ISP is a company that gives you access to the Internet. You sign up for an account with an ISP just as you do for telephone service or utilities. ISPs are usually phone companies (for a DSL or fiber optic connection) or TV providers (for a cable or satellite connection). ❖ Hardware: For a broadband connection, such as DSL, fiber optic, or cable, you may need a broadband modem. This might be included as part of the start-up hardware from your ISP when you sign up for a broadband account or you might need to rent or purchase a modem separately. If you plan to share Internet access with multiple computers by using a home network, you may also need a router. (Sometimes a modem and router are combined in one device.) Using a wireless connection After you have an ISP and you've connected your hardware by following the ISP's instructions, you might already be connected to the Internet. To find out, open your Web browser and try visiting a Web site. If the Web site doesn't appear, try connecting to a network. Click or touch the Network ( ) icon on the taskbar. Click or touch the network you wish to connect to, and then click or touch Connect.