HP Mini 100e Education Edition - Manual (Page 21)

3 Networking
● Using an Internet service provider (ISP)
● Identifying wireless and network status icons
● Creating a wireless connection
● Using a WLAN
● Connecting to a wired network
NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your
location.
Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access:
● Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to Connecting
to an existing WLAN on page 14 or Setting up a new WLAN on page 15 .
● Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network.
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)
Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to
purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable
to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service.
NOTE: Your ISP will give you a user ID and password to access the Internet. Record this
information and store it in a safe place.
Identifying wireless and network status icons
Icon Name Description
Wireless (connected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.
Network Connection icon
status (connected) Indicates that the wired network is connected and active. If both
wired and wireless connections are active, the operating system
uses the wired connection because it is faster.
Network Connection icon
status (disconnected) Indicates that wired and wireless networks are not connected.
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