Re: New computer.

Ben B wrote:
Pre-existing broadband connection. What basic steps must be taken
to connect a new computer to the Internet (by a user formerly of
WinMe).

If you connect to the 'broadband connection' using ethernet and the provider
requires no software be installed...
(and you do not have a cable/DSL router)

- Unplug (from power) the broadband modem (cable modem, DSL modem, etc.)
- After about 5 minutes - plug it back into power.
- Turn off your computer.
- Make sure the ethernet cable is running from the modem to the computer.
- Turn on the computer.
- Enjoy the Internet.

Otherwise - if none of that sounds right, if you have a routers, if you
connect using USB, if you think you need software/a logon/something else
provided by you to your broadband internet provider... Contact them.

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