HP 510 manual Choosing the type of Internet connection, Using the New Connection Wizard

Connect to the Internet from your home

Using the New Connection Wizard

The New Connection Wizard works for these types of connections:

■ You already have an account with an ISP. ■ You have a disc from an ISP.

■ You do not have an Internet account and would like to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard.

■ You have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings.

To access the New Connection Wizard and instructions for using the wizard, follow this step:

» Select Start > Help and Support.

✎If you are prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling the Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall.

Choosing the type of Internet connection

There are 3 basic types of Internet connection:

■ Broadband—High-speed Internet access is available through the following services:

❏Cable modem

❏Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

❏Satellite

❏Other services

For broadband access, additional hardware and/or software must be provided by your ISP.

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