Accelerator Screenshots (Macintosh)
This document is intended to provide a reference point for how the Sonic.net Accelerator's options should appear on Macintosh systems.
Getting to the Accelerator preferences
To access the Sonic.net Accelerator options, locate the Accelerator icon in your menu. This is typically at the upper-right corner of your monitor, near the clock. Here you can directly toggle some of the Accelerator's several options. To view the preferences in-depth, select "Accelerator Preferences."
Acceleration
The Acceleration tab allows you to specify how aggressively the Sonic.net Accelerator will speed up your connection. Some reduction in the quality of images will result from any setting above "low." Here you can also instruct the Accelerator to block banner ads and other in-page advertisements.
Setup
The Setup tab allows you to set your username and password, run diagnostics on your connection, and configure how much disk space the Accelerator will use to store temporary files.
Set User Name and Password
To set your username and password for the Accelerator, go to the Accelerator preferences, select the Setup tab, and click the button labeled "Set User Name and Password."
When setting your User Name and Password for the Sonic.net Accelerator, remember to use your Sonic.net dial-up account's name, in all lowercase. Mailbox-only accounts cannot authenticate with the Accelerator.
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Diagnostics
To ensure that your connection is working properly, and the Accelerator is functioning optimally, it can be useful to run the Accelerator Diagnostics. If you are having problems with the Accelerator, it may be useful to copy the results of the diagnostics test and paste them into an email to support@sonic.net so we can provide further assistance.
