Connect to the Internet from your home
Choose the type of Internet access
There are 3 basic types of Internet access:
■� Broadband: High-speed Internet access is available through
❏ Cable modem
❏ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
❏ Satellite
❏ Other services
For broadband access, additional hardware and/or software
must be provided by your ISP. Refer to “
Choose an ISP,” or
contact your ISP for details.
■� Wireless: For high-speed mobile Internet access, you can use
a wireless connection. A wireless network set up at home
requires a wireless router, purchased separately. To learn
about setting up wireless access, select
http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English only).
■� Dial-up: You can access the Internet by dialing in to a service
provider, using a modem cable connected to an RJ-11
(modem) jack.
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