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| This page applies to all Macintoshes running system 7.5 through to System 8.1. With regard to networking software Open Transport 1.1.2 and Open Transport PPP version 1.0 should preferably be used. Both of these are available via download from Apple. Open Transport is designed to replace the traditional combination of TCP, Apple Talk and other networking protocols into one. | ||||||||
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| Open Transport 1.1 or later available via from Apple via their ftp site, click here to download it. | ||||||||
| PPP for Open Transport version 1.0 or later available from Apple via their ftp site, click here to download it. | ||||||||
| Open transport 1.1 comes with System 7.5.5 and above and the latest version is also available for download free from Apple. | ||||||||
| Make sure that the above software is installed and that the computer has been restarted. The software installs the following three Control Panels into the system. | ||||||||
1. Setting up the Modem Control Panel Go to the Modem control panel (Apple menu items, control panels, modem). Select your modem type from the pull down option list, and your phone connection type. Close the window and save changes when prompted to do so. (See below)
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2. Setting up TCP/IP Control Panel In the box below 'Implicit Search Path: Starting domain name' (1) type in the URL for http://http://www.plus.net. Select 'Options' and make sure that TCP/IP is 'active'. In the box for Name server address (2) enter Plusnet's primary
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| Close the control panel and save the changes when prompted to do so. | ||||||||
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3. Setting up the PPP Control Panel Please make sure that you enter the correct dial-up number in the Number box (highlighted below). This will ensure that you receive maximum speed and appropriate call charges. |
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| Next click on options and then 'protocol' options. Ensure that 'connect to a command line host' is NOT selected. Close the window and save the changes when prompted. | ||||||||
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| 4. Connecting Your computer should now be set up to access your account. To connect go to the PPP control panel and click on 'Connect'. The modem should then dial and establish a connection. Internet software can now be run as normal. The connection number box (highlighted below) should already contain the number you entered previously. | ||||||||
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