Free PPP 1.0.5
for Macintosh

A. Download and Installation:

1. Download FreePPP 1.0.5 from the following Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address using your Web Browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer):

   <ftp://ftp.sonic.net/pub/users/randys/mac/FreePPP_1.0.5_Folder.sit.hqx>

2. Decode the BinHexed FreePPP 1.0.5 file after you download it. For more information about decoding files, call Aladdin Systems at (408) 761-6200, or go to their Home Page which can be found at following URL address:

   <http://www.aladdinsys.com/obstufex.htm>

3. After the file is decoded, double-click the FREEPPP 1.0.5 FOLDER.

4. Put the CONFIG PPP icon into the CONTROL PANELS folder. The CONTROL PANELS folder is located inside the SYSTEM FOLDER.

5. Put the PPP icon into the EXTENSIONS folder. The EXTENSIONS folder is located inside the SYSTEM FOLDER.

6. Choose SPECIAL > RESTART to Restart your Macintosh and complete the installation of FreePPP 1.0.5.

B. Configuration:

1. Choose APPLE MENU > CONTROL PANELS > CONFIG PPP.

2. For PORT NAME choose the port your modem is connected to.

3. Click the NEW... button.

4. For PPP SERVER NAME type in <Sonic>. You may use both upper and lower case letters here. To continue, click the OK button.

5. Click the CONFIG... button.

6. For PORT SPEED choose the highest port speed that your modem can communicate with your computer. Most ISDN or 28.8 modem users should try either 57600, 115000, or 230400. 14.4 users should choose 38400. If things don't seem to work at the higher speed selection, try using a lower speed. Port Speed is dependent upon the type of computer and the modem you're using. Therefore, if you have problems with this choice please call Apple Computer Corporation at (800) 767-2773 and/or your modems manufacturer.

7. For FLOW CONTROL choose CTS & RTS (DTR) unless you are using a Global Village modem. Global Village modem users should choose CTS ONLY. Flow Control is dependent upon the type of computer, the modem, and the modem cable you're using. Therefore, if you have problems with this choice please call Apple Computer Corporation at (800) 767-2773 and/or your modems manufacturer.

8. For PHONE NUM type in one of the phone numbers that you will find when you use our Local Modem Finder Tool or please call Sonic Customer Support at (707) 547-3400. Make sure to choose a phone number that is a local call for you. If you are uncertain of which phone number to use, please contact your local operator by dialing 0.

9. For MODEM INIT type in either <AT&F1> for US Robotics, Supra, and most Global Village modems. Global Village Mercury users type in <AT&F>. The Modem Init string is dependent upon the modem you're using. Therefore, if you have problems with what to type here, please contact your modems manufacturer.

10. Click the AUTHENTICATION... button.

11. For AUTH. ID type in your <username> (e.g., johnd) and add a <.ppp> (e.g., johnd.ppp) to the end of it. Make sure to only use lower case letters here. If you are uncertain of what your username is, please call Sonic Customer Support at (707) 522-1000. Telephone technicians are available between the hours of 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday except holidays. Note: Telephone support operates on a call back basis with the response time varying dependent upon load.

12. For PASSWORD type in your <password> (e.g., Tom123). Passwords are case sensitive, so be sure to type in your password exactly as you chose it. In other words, Tom123, tom123, and TOM123 are not the same. For privacy reasons you may wish to leave this field blank. With this field blank, you will be asked to enter your password everytime you dial-up and connect to Sonic. If you are uncertain of what your password is, please call Sonic Customer Support at (707) 522-1000.

13. Click the OK and than the DONE buttons to complete the configuration of FreePPP 1.0.5.

14. Choose SPECIAL > RESTART to restart your Macintosh and complete the configuration of FreePPP 1.0.5.