MacTCP 2.0.6

Prior to the release of System 7.6, the Macitosh operating system required additional software to create a TCP/IP connection. MacTCP 2.0.6 is one of the most widely used TCP/IP packages for such Macs. This document contains recommended settings for TCP/IP in Macintosh systems 7.1 - 7.5.3.

• To configure MacTCP, open the Apple menu, select Control Panels, and click on "MacTCP."

  

• Select the PPP icon. The listed IP Address should be "0.0.0.0" if you are not currently connected to the internet. Click the button labeled "More..."

  

• Make sure all of your network settings are properly configured.

  1. For "Obtain Address" select "Server."
  2. "Routing Information" should display a Gateway Address of "0.0.0.0." If this isn't the case, set "Obtain Address" to "Manually" and delete the listed Gateway Address. After doing so, set "Obtain Address" back to "Server."
  3. For "IP Address," Class A should be selected (actually you will be connected on a Class C, but there is a known bug in MacTCP that makes Class A the preferred selection).

  4. For "Domain Name Server Information":

     1. Enter the Domain "sonic.net" and IP address 208.201.224.11 on the first line. This should be marked as the default.
     2. In the second line enter the Domain "." and IP Address "208.201.224.11."
     3. In the third line enter Domain "sonic.net" and IP Address "208.201.224.33."
     4. In the fourth line enter Domain "." and IP address "208.201.224.33."

     The images below have antiquated settings, and are for reference only.