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MacPPP 2.2.0a
for Macintosh
[ See Screen Shot ]
We would like to remind you at this point that Sonic does not offer telephone
or e-mail technical support for the software listed below. If you have problems
downloading, installing, configuring, or using MacPPP 2.2.0a, please e-mail Steve
Dagley at <sdagley@iu.net>.
A. Download and Installation:
- Download MacPPP 2.2.0a 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/MacPPP_2.2.0a_Folder.sit.hqx>
- Decode the BinHexed MacPPP 2.2.0a 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>
- After the file is decoded, double-click the MACPPP 2.2.0A FOLDER.
- Put the CONFIG PPP icon into the CONTROL PANELS folder. The CONTROL PANELS
folder is located inside the SYSTEM FOLDER.
- Put the PPP icon into the EXTENSIONS folder. The EXTENSIONS folder is located
inside the SYSTEM FOLDER.
- Choose SPECIAL > RESTART to Restart your Macintosh and complete the installation
of MacPPP 2.2.0a.
IMPORTANT: In order for MacPPP 2.2.0a to work properly you must first install
MacTCP version 2.0.4 or greater. If you are using Open Transport, Apple Computer Corporation suggests using FreePPP
1.0.5 instead of MacPPP 2.2.0a.
B. Configuration:
- Choose APPLE MENU > CONTROL PANELS > CONFIG PPP.
- For PORT NAME choose the port your modem is connected to.
- Click the NEW... button.
- For PPP SERVER NAME type in <Sonic>. You
may use both upper and lower case letters here. To continue, click the OK
button.
- Click the CONFIG... button.
- 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.
- 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.
- For PHONE NUM type in one of the phone numbers listed below. 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.
- (707) <522-1001> Santa Rosa
- (707) <792-0108> Petaluma
- (707) <887-0811> Forestville
- (707) <996-0901> Sonoma
- For ISDN users, please call Sonic Customer Support
at (707) 522-1000 and request the special ISDN phone number.
- 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.
- Click the AUTHENTICATION... button.
- 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.
- 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.
- Click the OK and than the DONE buttons to complete the configuration
of MacPPP.
- Choose SPECIAL > RESTART to restart your Macintosh and complete
the configuration of MacPPP 2.2.0a.
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