Internet Connection Guide

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Internet Connection Guide

Broadband

1. Get the box that your provider will have given to you and make sure it is plugged into the mains.

2. Connect the box to your computer using a piece of cat 5 cable.

3. Restart your computer and open iceweasel (this web browser).

If you have been provided with a USB cable that looks like this one,

then you should ask us for advice.

Provider information - We do not endorse or promote any particular provider.

Buying internet connections can be complex - we recommend that you investigate at least three providers before making a decision.

Telewest/Virgin (21/1/07) 0845 142 0220 State all their modems have a Ethernet port and should therefore work with Linux

BT (21/1/07) 0800 800 150 State all their modems have a Ethernet port and should therefore work with Linux

Talk Talk (21/1/07) 0800 049 7802 State all their modems have a Ethernet port and should therefore work with Linux

Bulldog (21/1/07) 0800 404 8151 Use Speedtouch 330 USB modem, can be made to work but is not straightforward

Tiscali (21/1/07) 0800 107 9000 Use Speedtouch 330 USB modem, can be made to work but is not straightforward

Orange/ (21/1/07) 0870 010 2462 Use Speedtouch 330 USB modem, can be made to work but is not straightforward They also use a speedtouch 3.5 which is not straightforward either.

Dial up

You will need an external modem, we can sell you one or Maplins sell one for £25 Part Number RY92A contact them on 0870 429 6000

then click on: computer> network -enter your password- > modem connection

Then add the details your provider has given you.

Dial up providers: If you get stuck try this modem help guide. Possible providers include:

Onetel 0845 818 8000

BT Yahoo 0870 241 4567

Tiscali 0800 111 210

Madasafish 0844 395 0830