Chapter 3: Networking

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

Choosing the type of Internet access

The computer supports two types of Internet access:

Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. To learn about adding the computer to an existing network or setting up a wireless network, refer to the “Connecting to an existing wireless network” section or the “Setting up a wireless network” section.

Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a broadband network using the RJ-45 (network) jack.

The networking features of the computer enable you to access high-speed broadband Internet service providers with the following types of connections:

Cable modem

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

Satellite

Other services

Broadband access may require additional hardware or software provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).

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HP tm2t-2100, tm2-2150us, tm2t-2200 manual Networking, Choosing the type of Internet access

tm2t-2200, tm2-2150us, tm2t-2100 specifications

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