192 Exploring Your Options
Using your computer at the office
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Setting up for communications
To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or
communicate across the telephone lines with another
computer, you need:
A modem (one comes with your computer)
A telephone line
A browser or communications program
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if
you plan to use the Internet
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a
standard voice-grade telephone line.
Setting up a dial-up connection
To set up a dial-up connection, use the Dial-Up Networking
Wizard :
1Click Start and point to All Programs.
2Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and
click New Connection Wizard.
3Click Next.
4Select the type of connection you want to make.
Connect to the Internet
Connect to the Network at My Workplace
Set up a home or small office network
Set up an advanced connection
5Click Next and follow the directions on the screen.
The computer connects to the network.