Lenovo IdeaPad U400 - Manual (Page 25)

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Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet
As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as
e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment.
You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:
Wired connection:
use physical wiring to connect.
Wireless network technology: connect without wiring.
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Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet.
„ Hardware connection
Cable DSL
„ Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
Cable
Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the
residential cable TV line.
DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed
network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary
telephone lines.
Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.
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U400 U400
TV cable
Splitter *
Cable modem *
* Not supplied.
Telephone line
Splitter *
DSL modem *