Setting up MacPPP on your Macintosh

Install the MacPPP Software:

You will need to make sure that you have MacTCP or Open Transport installed on your system. If neither MacTCP or Open Transport is installed on your system, consult with your Apple documentation for instructions on installing the appropriate software. Carefully follow the instructions that came with the software for installing the MacPPP program.

MacPPP Configuration:

1. Pull down the Apple menu and choose Control Panels.

2. Open the Config PPP control panel.

3. Create a new configuration by clicking on the New button.

4. Fill in "Calview.Com" for the PPP Server Name. Make sure that Calview.Com is selected as the PPP Server.

5. Choose the Port Name that your modem is connected to. Most of the time this will be the Modem port.

6. Set the Echo Interval to "10 seconds".

7. Click on the Config button.
a. If you have a 14.4k modem set the Port Speed to "19200". For 28.8k modem set the Port Speed to "38400" or "57600".
b. Set the Flow Control to CTS & RTS (DTR).
c. Select "tone dial" or "pulse dial", according to your telephone system.
d. In the Phone Number field, fill in your local access number.
e. You can leave the Modem Init field blank for beginners.
f. Click on the Authentication button.
g. Enter your username in the Auth. ID field and Password field.
h. Click on the OK button, and click Done button. Close the Config PPP window.

Connecting to the Internet:

1. Pull down the Apple menu and choose Control Panels.

2. Open the Config PPP control panel.

3. Click on Open. Once your computer dials in and connects, the PPP status graphic will say "PPP Up". You are now connected to the Internet and start using your Internet applications.

4. You are done! Congratulations!

Disconnecting from the Internet:

1. When you are finished with your programs, go back to ConfigPPP.

2. Click on the Close button. This will disconnect you from the Calview.Com and hang up your modem.

3. Close ConfigPPP.