Broadcom Corporation BRCM1020 Manuel D’Utilisation
Setting Up Your Computer
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Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
NOTE:
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an
Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the
following Internet connection options:
Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the
following Internet connection options:
•
DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your
existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. With a DSL
connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the
same line simultaneously.
existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. With a DSL
connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the
same line simultaneously.
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Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through your local cable TV line.
through your local cable TV line.
•
Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through a satellite television system.
through a satellite television system.
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Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line.
Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite
modem connections.
Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite
modem connections.
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Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology
provides a connection to the Internet using cellular technology at
broadband rates.
provides a connection to the Internet using cellular technology at
broadband rates.
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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use high-frequency
radio waves to communicate. Typically, a wireless router is connected to
the broadband cable or DSL modem that broadcasts the Internet signal to
your computer.
radio waves to communicate. Typically, a wireless router is connected to
the broadband cable or DSL modem that broadcasts the Internet signal to
your computer.
If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem
connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up
your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL, cable, or satellite modem
connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup
instructions.
connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up
your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL, cable, or satellite modem
connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup
instructions.
NOTE:
Your computer may not ship with a modem unless you have ordered one.