Mac OS 8.5 / 8.6 / 9.x quick setup guide
for your computer to dial The World

These instructions will set up a Mac OS 8.5, 8.6, or 9.x computer to dial The World, using PPP.

We also have more detailed instructions (in text form). Please refer to them if your computer is using a version of Mac OS earlier than 8.5, or if you can't find any of the items this walkthrough describes. If you need further help, contact Technical Support.

1.

Open the Remote Access control panel (go to Apple Menu and select "Control Panels" and then "Remote Access") and configure it as shown below, except with your own information in place of the examples. (You can find a local modem access number with the blue form below.) You may need to put a "1" in front of it for long distance, or "*70," in front of it if you need to disable Call Waiting.

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Your password will be displayed as dots; If you don't want to have to type it again each time you connect, check the box marked "Save Password".

2.

Click the "Options" button in that control panel.

Click the "Protocol" tab and set the check boxes as shown below.

3.

Open the "TCP/IP" control panel. (From the Apple Menu, select "Control Panels" and then "TCP/IP".) Configure it as shown below.

You do not need to fill in any other fields. Close this window.

5.

Open the "Modem" control panel. (From the Apple Menu, select "Control Panels" and then "Modem".) Set the "Modem:" field to reflect your modem type (if it's not already set. Most computers will already have the built-in modem selected.)

Close this window.

Your PPP setup is done!

To connect:

To connect or disconnect, you can use the "Remote Access" control panel. Enter your password there if necessary, and click "Connect". Your computer will dial and connect to the Internet.

Any Web browser (such as Internet Explorer) should work now.

You will need to set up mail and news settings in any programs you use for mail or news. In most cases, you can enter these settings into the Internet control panel and other programs will use them. Settings you will need for mail and news are: