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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Getting Started