Troubleshoot Internet connections

Click the type of Internet connection you have:

Dial-up Internet connection: Choose this option if you use a modem to connect to the Internet through a standard telephone line. online banking errors, browser window, firewalls, Internet connections, Web browser, World Wide Web, . You probably have a dial-up connection if your computer dials a phone number before it connects to the Internet. online banking errors, browser window, firewalls, Internet connections, Web browser, World Wide Web, . Many home connections are dial-up. online banking errors, browser window, firewalls, Internet connections, Web browser, World Wide Web, .
Direct Internet connection: Choose this option if your computer is always connected to the Internet and you don't have to do anything to access it. online banking errors, browser window, firewalls, Internet connections, Web browser, World Wide Web, . Direct connections can include Local Area Networks (LANs), cable modems, DSL modems, ISDN connections, and wireless connections. online banking errors, browser window, firewalls, Internet connections, Web browser, World Wide Web, . Many business connections are direct. online banking errors, browser window, firewalls, Internet connections, Web browser, World Wide Web, .