Chapter 5

Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection

Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN).

Connecting via a DSL/cable modem

To connect via a DSL/cable modem:

1.Set up your DSL/cable modem.

Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem.

2.Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem.

Modem

RJ-45 cable

3.Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.

3.Configure the necessary Internet connection settings.

• For more details, refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection.

Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection.

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