Apple Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard - Manual (Page 11)

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The connection information you need is available on your computer in the following
locations:
The following table lists the information you’ll need to connect to the Internet:
If you already have a .Mac membership, keep your member name and password handy
during setup. If you don’t remember your .Mac password, visit the .Mac website
(www.mac.com).
If you don’t know your connection information, contact your Internet service provider,
network administrator, or the person who administers your home network.
Setting Up Your Email Account
If you already have an email account, you just need your email address (for example,
[email protected]) and password to set up your account in Leopard.
The first time you open Mail, the Mail setup assistant appears to help you set up your
email accounts.
If you currently use: Look here for information:
Mac OS X Network preferences pane
Windows Internet, Modems, and Network control panels
If your network uses: Write down the following:
Ethernet, DSL, or cable
connected via DHCP Nothing. DHCP automatically configures your Internet connection.
AirPort connected via DHCP AirPort or wireless network name and password provided by your
AirPort network administrator
Ethernet, DSL, or cable
connected manually Internet Protocol (IP) address (number that looks like 12.345.56.789)
Subnet mask (number that looks like 10.255.255.255)
Router address (number that looks like 10.208.32.2)
Domain Name System (DNS) servers (optional number that looks
like 10.255.255.255, and name that looks like
ISPname .com)
Search domains (optional name that looks like ISPname .com)
Dial-up modem Telephone number, user name, and password provided by your
service provider
DNS servers (optional number that looks like 10.255.255.255, and
name that looks like
ISPname .com)
Search domains (optional name that looks like ISPname .com)