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Internet Dialup Setup for Mac OS X

  • From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
  • Click the Network icon.
  • Click the arrow box on the Show pop-up list and select Internal Modem.
  • Click on the TCP/IP tab.
  • Click the arrow box on the Configure pop-up list and choose Using PPP.
  • In the Domain Name Servers box, leave this blank. Niinet.net will set your DNS information when you connect.
  • Leave the Search Domains box blank.
  • Click on the PPP tab.
  • In the Telephone Number field, enter you local dialup access number. A complete list of niinet.net dialup numbers can be found here. If you don’t find your local number here, please call our Customer Service department at 800-897-2448 for assistance. If you are in an area that uses 10-digit local dialing, make sure to include the area code.
  • In the Account Name field, enter your email address (username@niinet.net).
  • In the Password field, enter your password. Check the box next to Save Password if you do not want to enter your password each time you check your email.
  • Click the PPP Options button.
  • Check the box next to Connect automatically when starting TCP/IP applications.
  • Uncheck the box next to Prompt to stay connected.
  • Uncheck the box next to Disconnect if idle.
  • Check the box next to Disconnect when user logs out.
  • Click the OK button.
  • Click on the Proxies tab.
  • Uncheck all the boxes.
  • Click on the Modem tab.
  • Click the Modem pop-up list and choose Apple Internal 56K Modem (v.90).
  • Click the Tone radio button in the Dialing area.
  • Check the box next to Show modem status in menu bar.
  • Click the Apply Now button.
  • Close the Network window.

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