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2 Select the “Connect automatically when needed” checkbox.
3 Click OK and Apply Now.
DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections
If you connect to the Internet through a DSL, cable modem, or LAN, ask your ISP or network
administrator whether you should
m configure your connection manually. With a manual configuration, your ISP or network
administrator provides a static IP address and other information that you enter in
Network preferences.
m use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). With a DHCP configuration, the
DHCP server automatically enters the information for you.
m use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If you use a DSL modem and need a
user name and password to connect to the Internet, you may need to configure your
network to use PPPoE.
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