Hi Joyce,

You're welcome.
It doesn't really matter which you use first ,dial-up or Wi-Fi,  each have 
their own settings and are very different,
but since you use dial-up most, try that first.

Wi-Fi needs special attention, so take your time to go through al the 
settings.
http://www.wikihow.com/Secure-Your-Wireless-Home-Network

The following links have similar content but seen from different angles.

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/secure-your-wireless-network-here-is-why-and-how/ 
watch clip

The next link contains important information and explanation as to concepts.
There are plenty of laptop owners/users who have not updated their settings. 
XP users need to apply the WPA2 update.
http://www.focus.com/briefs/mobile-wireless/secure-wireless-lan/

http://www.labnol.org/internet/secure-your-wireless-wifi-network/10549/

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/wireless_secure.htm

http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-secure-your-wifi/

The reason I put in the links, is to emphasize the fact how important it is 
to set up your Wi-Fi safely.

HTH
Peter E.

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From: "Joyce A"
Sent: Sunday, 29 May, 2011 9:06 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] New Computer

Thank you, Peter and Lew!  Much appreciated.  I finally did succeed in
making that system backup -- actually found the instructions right on
the computer under "My Toshiba" in the files!  Duh?! <blush>  Now I'm
just about ready to actually _use_ it, but I have one more question:

Will it matter whether I use dial-up or a free Wi-Fi connection to get
online for the first time?   My new "baby" does have a built-in phone
modem, as well as satellite capability.

Joyce in SE Ohio


 

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