PPP

Beginning with System 7.6, the Macintosh operating system has included TCP/IP networking capabilities in the form of the "Open Transport" package. By configuring the PPP, TCP/IP, and Modem control panels, dialup internet connections can be created and used.

This document contains the recommended settings for configuring the TCP/IP protocol on a Macintosh running System 7.6 through early versions of OS 8.1 to use a modem connection.

• To configure your Macintosh to connect to the internet using a modem, go to Apple Menu, then to Control Panels. Select PPP control panel.

  Make sure your basic PPP settings are correct:

  1. Under "Connection" select "Registered User."
  2. For "Name" enter your Sonic.net login name.
  3. For "Password" enter your Sonic.net password.
  4. Select "Save Password" so you will not be required to enter it every time you connect.
  5. For "Number" enter your local Sonic.net access number. You can find your local Sonic.net access number using the POP Finder located at http://www.sonic.net/cgi-bin/pops.pl.

  Click the button labeled "Options" for more settings.

  

• Under the "Connection" tab mane sure that "Connect automatically when starting TCP/IP applications" is checked. This will allow your computer to autodial when you use an internet application such as a web browser or email program.

  

• Under the "protocol" tab, both "Allow error correction and compression in modem" and "Use TCP header compression" should be checked. "Connect to a command-line host" should not be checked. Click the button labeled "OK" to return to the previous window.

  

• Close the PPP window, and you will be prompted to save your changes. Click the button labeled "Save."