3 Networking

●Using an Internet service provider (ISP)

●Identifying wireless and network status icons

●Creating a wireless connection

●Using a WLAN

●Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)

●Connecting to a local area network (LAN)

Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access:

●Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 17 or Setting up a new WLAN on page 17.

●Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network. For information on connecting to a wired network, refer to Connecting to a local area network (LAN) on page 19.

NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location.

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