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This write-up describes how to configure the Internet Dialer software that is included with iMac systems running v8.x of Mac OS. It assumes that the machine has a modem installed and is operating correctly.

Besides this write-up, other documentation on Internet applications that run on iMacs are available from Green Apple's support library, www.greenapple.com/support/library

Internet Configuration Using Internet Setup Assistant

1. Start machine
2. Go to Apple Menu >> Internet Access >> Internet Setup Assistant
3. Read Welcome window. Select Yes.
4. Do you already have an Internet account? Select Yes.
5. Read Introduction window. Hit >>.
6. Configuration name and connection type.
      What would you like to name this connection?
        [Green Apple]
      How will you be connecting to the Internet?
        [x] Modem
        [ ] Network
   Hit >>.
7. Modem Settings.
      Which modem are you using?
        Modem: [select your modem, most likely iMac 56K Internal]
      Which port is the modem connected to?
        Port: [select port, most likely Internal Modem]
      Does your phone line use tone or pulse?
        [x] Tone
        [ ] Pulse
        [ ] Ignore dial tone
   Hit >>.
8. Configuration Information.
   What is the phone number for this connection? [select one from the list below] Depending on your location, use one of the following dial-in numbers:
            Lancaster: 654-2133 (and surrounding areas)
            Columbus: 834-5124

      If you have call-waiting, add '*70,' as prefix (e.g., *70,654-2133).

9. What name do you use with this server?
        [<your login>]
      What is your password?
        [<your password>]
   Hit >>.
10. PPP Connect Scripts.
       Does your ISP require that you use a PPP Connect Script when you log in?
         [ ] Yes
         [x] No
    Hit >>.
11. IP Address.
       Is there an IP Address for this configuration?
         [ ] Yes
         [x] No
    Hit >>.
12. Domain Name Servers.
       What is the DNS address (or addresses) for this configuration?
         [192.168.187.6]
         [192.168.187.5]
       What is the Domain Name (or host name) for this configuration?
         [greenapple.com]
    Hit >>.
13. Email address and password.
       What is the email address for this configuration?
         [<your_login>@greenapple.com]
       What is the email password for this configuration?
         [your password]
       What is the quoting character you would like to use?.
         [>>]
    Hit >>.
14. Email account and host computer.
       What is the email account for this configuration?
         [<your login>]
       What is the email host for this configuration?
         [mail.greenapple.com]
    Hit >>.
15. Newsgroup Host Computer.
       What is the news group host for this configuration?
         [news.greenapple.com]
    Hit >>.
16. Proxy.
       Do you use proxy servers for Internet connections?
         [ ] Yes
         [x] No
    Hit >>.
17. Conclusion.
       [ ] Connect when finished
18. Hit 'Go Ahead' button

You should now be ready to log onto the Internet. Should you have mis-typed some value in the Internet Setup Assistant or would like to change some value that was entered there, please see the following section on Modifying Internet Settings. Otherwise, please proceed to the section follow that on Connecting To The Internet.

Modifying Internet Settings

If you did not enter the settings correctly in the Internet Setup Assistant or would like to change some value, such as the dial-in phone number, later on, you will need to modify these settings. The Internet Setup Assistant primarily configures two control panel items: TCP/IP and Remote Access. Below is given the values that should be used for each.

TCP/IP

1. Apple Menu >> Control Panel >> TCP/IP
2. TCP/IP >> Connect via: PPP
      Configure: Using PPP Server
      IP Address: <will be supplied by server>
      Subnet Mask: <will be supplied by server>
      Router Address: <will be supplied by server>
3.                                                              Search domains:
      Name server address: 192.168.187.6      greenapple.com
                                       192.168.187.5      greenapple.com
4. Close TCP/IP window. You will be asked if you want to save the configuration and do so.

Remote Access

1. Apple Menu >> Control Panel >> Remote Access
2. Hit the wedge beside the word 'setup' so that it points downward.
3. Redialing tab.
      Redial: Off
4. Connection tab.
      [ ] Use verbose logging
      Reminders
        [x] Flash icon in menu bar while connected
        [ ] Prompt every five minutes to maintain connection
        [x] Disconnect if idle for [20] minutes
5. Protocol tab.
      Use protocol: ppp
        [x] Connect automatically when starting TCP/IP connection
        [x] Allow error correction and compression in modem
        [x] use TCP header compression
        [ ] Connect to a command-line host
6. Hit Ok.
7. In main window of Remote Access, enter
      [x] Registered User          [ ] Guest
      Name: <your login>
      Password: <your password>
        [x] Save password
   Number: [select one from the list below] Depending on your location, use one of the following dial-in numbers:
            Lancaster: 654-2133 (and surrounding areas)
            Columbus: 834-5124

      If you have call-waiting, add '*70,' as prefix (e.g., *70,654-2133).

8. Select File >> Close. You will be asked if you want to save the configuration and do so.

Connecting To The Internet

To connect, select the icon reading 'Browse the Internet'. This will invoke the control panel item 'Remote Access'. From here a connection to the Internet is attempted and, once successful, the Internet Explorer started. Alternatively, you can connect to the Internet directly by opening the Remote Access control panel item (select Apple Menu >> Control Panel >> Remote Access) and hitting the 'Connect' button.

When you are done with your Internet sessions, close all your Internet applications that might be running, such as the Internet Explorer or Netscape, and select Apple Menu >> Disconnect Remote Access.

Useful Web Pages
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Green Apple Settings
Domain name: greenapple.com
Primary DNS number: 192.168.187.6
Secondary DNS number: 192.168.187.4 and 192.168.187.5
Mail (SMTP) Server: mail.greenapple.com
POP Server: mail.greenapple.com
POP User Name: <your login> 
POP Account: <your login>@mail.greenapple.com
News (NNTP) Server: news.greenapple.com 
Your email address is <your login>@greenapple.com
Your web address is http://www.greenapple.com/~<your login>

 
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