Internet Setup AssistantIf you purchased a new Macintosh or have upgraded to MacOS 8.1 or higher, you will be using the Internet Setup Assistant to get your Internet connection back up and running. To begin the process, click on Apple => Internet Access => Internet Setup Assistant.
Step 1:
First, you will be asked if you would like to setup an Internet connection. Click Yes to begin.
Step 2:
Next, you will be asked if you already have an Internet account. Choose Yes.
Step 3:
The next window will inform you as to what information you will need to provide the setup assistance. Click on the right arrow button to continue.
Step 4:
You will now be asked to name the connection. Go ahead and name this connection Net Access. You are also asked what connection method you will be using to get onto the Internet. Choose Modem. Click on the right arrow button.
Step 5:
The next step is configuring the Modem Settings. You will need to select the Modem that you are using, the port it is using, and what type of phone service you have (i.e. Tone or Pulse). If you are unsure as to what modem you have, consult your computer or modem documentation. Click on the right arrow.
Step 6:
Next, you will need to supply the dial-up access phone number, username, and password. Make sure your username is in the form of username@nac.net. Click on the right arrow.
Step 7:
Some ISPs supply a connection script when logging in. Net Access does not. Click on No and then click on the right arrow button.
Step 8:
When asked if you are assigned an IP address click on No and then click on the right arrow button.
Step 9:
In the next window, Domain Name Servers, you will be asked to put in our name servers as well as our domain name. Enter this information in the appropriate fields and click on the right arrow button.
Step 10:
You will now be prompted to type in your Email Address, Email Password, and a character that will be used in your emails for quoted information. Enter this information and click on the right arrow button.
Step 11:
In the next step, you will need to enter information regarding the email servers. For the incoming mail server, enter your username followed by @pop3.nac.net. Also enter the outgoing mail server and click on the right arrow button.
Step 12:
You will then be prompted to enter the NNTP (News Server) for the Internet connection. Type in news.nac.net and then click on the right arrow button.
Step 13:
On the next window you will be asked if your Internet connection uses a proxy server. Put a mark next to No and then click on the right arrow button.
Step 14:
You have completed the setup! To save the information you have entered in the setup click on the Go Ahead button.
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