I'm having trouble connecting to a broadband network.

If you're trying to connect for the first time, make sure your new account has been activated. Telephone your service provider's support center to check.

If your broadband connection stops working after you have been using it for a few weeks or more, check with your service provider to confirm that your account is still active. If you're at the end of a free trial period, make sure the service provider hasn't cancelled your account.

Most broadband networks use DHCP to automatically assign an IP address and DNS address. Make sure the broadband network profile has DHCP enabled.

If your broadband connection still doesn't work, try removing and reinstalling the service provider's connection manager ...

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