How to Use AT&T to Connect to the Internet

Your AT&T Internet connection will vary depending on if you have wireless or a wired connection.

AT&T provides cable, television, phone and Internet service to its customers. With AT&T Internet plans, users can connect to the Web using either their phones or computers. While connecting to a home computer is faster, mobile Internet plans do help keep you connected while away from a standard Internet connection. If you plan on using a mobile Internet plan, ensure you have an active AT&T data plan in order to avoid data charges.

Instructions

Connect to Internet Via Computer

1. Plug your ethernet port into your computer. The ethernet port connection connects directly to a router/modem and it is considered the most basic and easiest way to connect to the Web.

2. Press "Start" from your computer. Select "Control Panel." From the control panel menu, select the type box and enter "Network."

3. Scroll through the network menu and select "Network and Sharing Center." Select "Set up a New Connection or Network" and double-click on "Connect to the Internet." Follow the on-screen instructions as the Wizard will guide you through the remainder of the process. If you want to setup a wireless modem, the Wizard will also allow you to do so.

Connect Via Mobile Phone

1. Locate and press the 'Settings" icon on your phone. Select "Wi-FI" connection on your phone. A Wi-Fi connection will use your wireless modem/router to connect to the Web instead of AT&T's mobile network, providing you with a faster connection.

2. Choose your router/modems name that appears. If you have a password on your wireless router/modem enter it.

3. Press the home button on your phone. Scroll through the icons and select the Internet Browser icon to connect to the Web.

References

• Windows: Connect to the Internet