Windows XP: The Complete Reference

Chapter 22: Connecting to the Internet

	Chapter Introduction
		What Is TCP/IP?
	To What Types of Internet Accounts Can Windows Connect?
		Internet (PPP) Accounts
			Dial-Up Internet Accounts, Including ISDN
			DSL Accounts
		UNIX Shell Accounts and Bulletin Board Systems
		Cable Internet Accounts
		Online Services
		The Microsoft Network (MSN)
		What Is Winsock?
	What Are Network Connections?
	Signing Up for a New Account
		Running the New Connection Wizard
		Letting the Microsoft Internet Referral Service Recommend an ISP
		Signing Up for an MSN Account
	Creating a Network Connection for an Existing Account
		Creating a Dial-up Connection
		Creating a Network Connection for an ISDN Line
	Changing Your Dial-Up Connection Settings
		Configuring a TCP/IP Connection
		Creating and Using Logon Scripts
		Setting Additional Dial-Up Options
		Renaming, Copying, or Deleting a Network Connection
		Other Dial-Up Connection Settings
		Streamlining Your Internet Connection
	Connecting to Your Account
		Dialing the Internet Automatically
		Dialing the Internet Manually
	Disconnecting from Your Account
		Disconnecting Manually
		Disconnecting Automatically
	Testing Your Connection
		Displaying Your IP Address
		Testing Communication with Another Computer by Using Ping
		Tracing Packets over the Internet
		Displaying Internet Connections Using Netstat