Internet connections overview

With Network Connections, connecting to the Internet is easy. For example, to create a dial-up connection, you can use the following components to gain access to the Internet:

The TCP/IP protocol that is enabled for your network connection.
A modem or other connection to an Internet service provider (ISP).
An account with an ISP.
Your Internet connection dials the ISP and logs you on to the system. The actual sequence for logging on varies based on the requirements of the ISP you are calling. PPP connections are often entirely automatic. SLIP connections may require you to log on by using Terminal Window, which may or may not permit you to automate the logon process with scripts in the Switch.inf file.

For more information, see:

TCP/IP overview
ISP access methods
Internet service providers
Using PPP for Internet connections
To make an Internet connection
Note

Before you create an Internet connection, check with your ISP to verify the required connection settings. A connection to your ISP may require one or more of the following settings:
An account with an ISP including setup information.
A phone number to call your ISP.
A specific IP address.
An IP address for the default gateway.
DNS addresses and domain names.