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Learning the Basics
Setting up for communications
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 (supplied with your computer)
❖ A telephone line
❖ A browser or communications program
❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or an online service if you
plan to use the Internet
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard
voice-grade telephone line. See Connecting the modem on page
44 for details.
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication
ports.
Accessing a network
To access a network:
❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on
your computer. For specific information about connecting to
the network, consult your network administrator.
❖ While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone
number of the network.
❖ Wirelessly, you need an optional wireless networking PC
Card or an optional Wi-Fi module. For more information
about wireless networking, refer to your wireless network
device documentation or your network administrator.