HP 576x (US) Setting Up Your Internet Account, Signing up with an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-up

To connect the network interface to the network:

1Plug the network cable into the RJ-45 port on the back of the PC.

Warning: DO NOT plug the telephone line or modem cable into the network interface connector. Although the plug on the telephone cable looks similar to the plug on the network interface cable, they are not the same.

2Plug the other end of the network cable into a 10BaseT or a 100BaseT port on the network hub.

Note: The hub is a device to which all PCs on the network are connected.

3With the PC turned on, check the lights on the network interface port:

ACTIVITY — Lit yellow during network data transfer activity

LINK — Lit green with valid network connection

54 HP Pavilion home PC

Setting Up

Your Internet Account

Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

HP has made arrangements with leading ISPs in your area to help you sign up for Internet service. Use Easy Internet Sign-up (available on select models) to sign up with an ISP. The software programs for available ISPs are part of your system.

Signing up with an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-up

Easy Internet Sign-up (available on select models) helps you sign up for a new Internet account, or set up an existing account.