The Little Mac Book, Lion Edition

9. Get Connected

In this chapter

You need an Internet Service Provider 120

You need a modem 120

Step by step: What to do 122

Information you need before you start 123

Getting ready to set up 124

Use Network preferences 124

Set up your broadband connection 125

Connect to the Internet 127

Set the service order 127

Remember 128

If your Mac is already connected to the Internet, skip this entire chapter! If you just turned on your Mac and it’s asking you strange questions about your Internet Service Provider or your connection method, read this chapter before you continue with the setup. OR skip the setup and come back to this chapter when you’re ready to make a connection.

You need an Internet Service Provider

So how do you get to the Internet ...