Acer Aspire ES1-711 Connecting to the Internet, Connecting with a cable, Connecting wirelessly

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CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET

Note

Information in this section may not apply to your computer.

This chapter includes basic information on types of connections, and getting connected to the Internet. For detailed information, please refer to Network connections on page 73.

Connecting with a cable

Built-in network feature

The built-in network feature makes it easy for you to connect your computer to the Internet using a cable.

But first, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) -- usually a phone or cable company -- will have to go to your home or office to set up Internet service. The ISP will install a small box, called a router, that will allow you to connect to the Internet.

Once your router is set up, all you have to do is plug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer, and the other end into a port on your router. (Refer to the image below.) Then, you'll be ready to get online.

Connecting wirelessly