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Appendix C

Connecting to the Internet

To test your Internet configuration:

1

Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder).

2

Click the Internal Modem icon, if necessary.

3

Enter your dial-up phone number, account name, and password, if necessary.

4

Click Connect.

Internet Connect dials your ISP and establishes a connection.

To connect automatically when you start a TCP/IP application, such as a web
browser or email:

1

Click PPP Options (in the PPP pane of Network preferences).

2

Select the “Connect automatically when needed” checkbox.

3

Click OK and Apply Now.

Connecting With DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN

If you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem or Ethernet LAN, ask your
ISP or network administrator how you should configure your Internet connection:

 Manually: With a manual configuration, your ISP or network administrator provides

a static IP address and other information that you enter in Network preferences.

 Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP): With a DHCP configuration,

the DHCP server automatically enters the information for you.

 Using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE): If you use a DSL modem and

need a user name and password to connect to the Internet, you might need to
configure your network to use PPPoE.

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