What are the different Internet connection methods?

Here are the Internet connection options you'll see in the Connect to the Internet wizard.

Open the Connect to the Internet wizard.

Wireless

Choose this if you have a wireless router or network, even if you also have a broadband connection. Also choose this if you're connecting to a hotspot.

Broadband (PPPoE)

Choose this if your computer is connected directly to a broadband modem (also called a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or cable modem), and you have a Point-to-point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Internet account. With this type of account, you need to provide a user name and password to connect. Note

Note

If you want to connect a wireless network to the Internet with a broadband modem, choose the Wireless option.

Dial-up

Choose this if you have a modem but it's not a DSL or cable modem, or if you want to use Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) to connect your computer to the Internet.