Connect to the Internet from your home

Using the New Connection Wizard

The New Connection Wizard works under the following conditions:

■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, 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

You can choose one or more of the following methods to connect to the Internet:

■Broadband service—High-speed Internet access is provided by an ISP through one of the following services:

❏Cable modem

❏Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

❏Satellite

❏Other services

Broadband service may require additional hardware and/or software provided by the ISP.

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Getting Started