Setting Up and Using Your Computer 232 On the welcome screen, click Next.3 Click Checklist for creating a network.NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enablesthe integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.4 Complete the checklist and required preparations.5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.Connecting to the InternetNOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internetservice provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will offer one or more of thefollowing Internet connection options:• Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a phone line. Dial-upconnections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing phoneline. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your phone on thesame line simultaneously.• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your localcable TV line.If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector onyour computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. Ifyou are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions.Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up an AOL or MSN connection:1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft ® Windows ® desktop.3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
