Internet setup is performed in the very first place, immediately after you have installed the operating system on your computer or laptop. Indeed, without it it will be impossible to install and update drivers, download the programs necessary for operation, etc. Yes, and a computer without the Internet today is hard to imagine. If you do not know how to do this, then you have come to the address.
Initially, you need to physically connect your machine to the network. This is done using a network cable, modem, or wireless connection. Now we will consider not one specific option for setting up the Internet, but several at once, since each user connects the computer in different ways.
In the Windows XP operating system, this is done using the Network Setup Wizard. It is located in the "communications" folder in the standard programs section. Setting up the Internet on Windows 7 is carried out using the Network and Sharing Center. The link to it is in the Control Panel.
This article will describe setting up the Internet in Windows7, since this operating system is the most popular today. We go to the control center, click the connection setup. Choose one of the four proposed options:
- Internet connection (wireless, high speed, telephone).
- Set up an access point and router, dial-up connection (must be selected when accessed via dial-up modem). In this case, we need to know the dial-in number, as well as the login with the password. This data must be provided by the provider that provides Internet connection services. When you enter this, a connection icon will be available in the control window with network connections. By clicking on it, you will establish an Internet connection. You can manage this connection using the icon located on the notification bar.
- Connecting to a workplace in a "virtual network". This method is used both in corporate environments and by some providers. In this case, we work in the local "locale" through a regular channel, and to access the Internet, you need to create a "virtual" connection.
This Internet setup is not finished yet. In the window that appears, click on the "manage connections" link, which is located in the left column. Select the connection that was assigned to the network card, and double-click on it. You need to make sure that the device is connected to the network. This will be indicated by its status in the window. If the connection is not successful, go to the device manager, where we turn onforce network card.
The next step is to check the IP address configuration. Click on the "properties" button in the network connection window. It should show that your connection is assigned a real static IP address, that it is correct and matches all addresses on a specific network, as well as the address in the default gateway, if there is one on the network. Also, there must be a parameter for at least one DNS server.
This completes the Internet setup.
