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Welcome / Support / Mac (Free PPP) Dialup

Configuring the Network Connection (TCP/IP):

· Open your FreePPP folder, which should be installed somewhere on your hard drive, and choose FreePPP Setup.

· Now click on the little blue triangle in the lower left-hand corner of the setup window. Note: If you already had a version of PPP installed on your computer, FreePPP 2.5 will attempt to load and use your Prefs file. You might not need to configure at all.

· Configure your FreePPP window to match the window above. These are the recommended settings.

· Allow Applications to open connection: allows PPP to automatically connect your computer when an internet program is run.

· Disconnect if idle for XX minutes will cancel your network connection if you are not using it for a certain period of time. This function could save you money, if you forget to logoff.

· Check line every XX Minutes will monitor your connection and advise you of any problems.

· Now click on the Modem Setup button.

· Connected to: this refers to the port that your modem is hooked up to.

· Modem Init String: You can try 'AutoDetect'. Since not all modems can handle 'AutoDetect' you may need to select the use: button and type in a modem string to be entered. Try AT&F&C1&D2 or one that you know works with your modem.

· Click OK.

· When you get back to the Setup Window, click on the Accounts tab.

· To Create a New Account For Remote Access, click on the New... button:

· The following screen should appear:

· Server name: cyberMIND Phone number: Local Access Number. Connect: Directly User name: Account ID. Do not put in your name or email alias. Make sure the letters are lowercase. Password: The password is case sensitive. Your password will be hidden so be careful when typing it!

· When you finish Configuring this window, click on the Connection tab.

· Port speed: This depends on the speed of your modem. Flow control: CTS Only (internal modems) CTS & RTS, DTR. (external modems)

· Click OK.

 

Getting Ready to Connect:

· To Connect: Simply run your favorite Internet program. (Netscape, Eudora, etc...) Once the internet connection is needed, your PPP control panel will be used to dial out.

· To Disconnect: Go to Free PPP and click on the close button.

 

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