Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) - Manual (Page 118)

118 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
3 Click Assistant to open Network Assistant.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions.
More information about setting up an Internet connection is available in Mac Help.
Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “connecting to the Internet.”
Manually Entering Information
To enter your information manually:
1 Open System Preferences > Network.
2 Select from the Show pop-up menu and set options according to the type of
connection you want to make:
 Cable modem, DSL modem, or LAN connection using one of these configurations:
 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, check with your ISP to
determine if you should connect using PPPoE.
 Dial-up external modem with Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection. Enter your
account name and password, telephone number, and other information.
 AirPort Extreme wireless connection: You can configure your AirPort Extreme
network and Internet connection using AirPort Setup Assistant, located in the
/Applications/Utilities/ folder.
3 If you need further help, click “Assist me”.