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Finally, click \button{Close} on the \window{Network Connections} window to return to the desktop.

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After clicking \button{Apply}, any changes made to the network connection will take effect immediately.

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Connecting to a mobile broadband network

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If you have a mobile device capable of tethering, such as an Android tablet or phone, then you may be able to utilize the mobile network connection on your computer through the device. The steps to enable tethering on any device can vary widely, but once you have enabled tethering on the device and connected it to your computer (usually through \acronym{USB}) then it will show up on the list of available and current connections in the \application{NetworkManager} applet, located in the top panel. Be aware that doing this will send your network traffic over the carrier provider's mobile network and data rates may apply (and add up quickly!). Many standard desktop applications do not yet either detect mobile connections and restrict bandwidth usage or allow you to change a setting in the application to have it do so.

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Other connection methods

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There are other ways to get connected with Ubuntu:

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With \application{NetworkManager}, you can connect to digital subscriber line (\acronym{DSL}) networks, a method of connecting to the Internet through your phone line via a modem.

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It is possible for \application{NetworkManager} to establish a virtual private network (\acronym{VPN}) connection. These are most commonly used to create a secure connection to a workplace network.

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The instructions for making connections using \acronym{DSL}, or creating and establishing \acronym{VPN} connections, are beyond the scope of this guide.

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