MacOS8 - Internet Setup Assistant

To configure your Mac — with OS8 — for alpha dot net access, complete the following instructions.

First we need to locate the Internet Editor Assistant.

Double-click your harddrive icon to open it, then Internet – Internet Utilities – Internet Setup. The Internet Setup Assistant is in this folder, double-click to launch it.

Note: Can't find it? In the Finder (click on the desktop) press Command (Apple key) and F at the same time. This will launch the Mac search program. Type Internet Setup Assistant and press Return. If the Internet Setup Assistant is not available see the MacOS 7.6 – 9.2 Manual Setup instructions.

The following screen will open.

Would you like to set up your computer to use the Internet?
Yes

Do you already have an Internet account?
Yes

All the information mentioned in this screen is included below.

Click the right arrow to continue.

What would you like to name this configuration?
alpha dot net
You can name the account anything you like but we suggest alpha dot net for easy reference later.

How will you be connecting to the internet?
Modem
These setup instructions are for users connecting via modem. If connecting via your office network contact your Network Administrator for details.

Click the right arrow to continue.

Modem: Apple Internal
Port: Internal Modem
Most modern Macs come with an internal modem – it's built into the computer.

However, if you have an external modem – the modem is a seperate box you need to plug into the back of your Mac:
You can plug your modem into either the Printer port or the Modem port. Check where the modem is plugged into the back of your Mac – if the port it's plugged into has a printer icon select Printer Port for Connect Via, if the port has a modem icon select Modem Port.
Then, select your modem model from the Modem drop-down list (the manufacturer and model number should be on the modem).

Does your phone line use tone or pulse?
Tone

Ignore dial tone?
Unchecked

Click the right arrow to continue.

What is the access phone number for this configuration?
82189000

What name do you use with this service?
yourusername

What is the access phone number for this configuration?
yourpassword

Does your ISP require that you use a PPP Connect Script when you log in?
No

Click the right arrow to continue.

Is there an IP address for this configuration?
No

Click the right arrow to continue.

What is the DNS address (or addresses) for this configuration?
203.41.44.20 (press return)
203.41.220.30

What is the Domain Name (or host name) for this configuration?
alpha.net.au

Click the right arrow to continue.

What is the e-mail address for this configuration?
yourusername@alpha.net.au

What is the e-mail password for this configuration?
yourpassword

Click the right arrow to continue.

What is the email account for this configuration?
yourusername@alpha.net.au

What is the email host for this configuration?
mail.alpha.net.au

Click the right arrow to continue.

What is the Newsgroup host for this configuration?
news.alpha.net.au

Click the right arrow to continue.

Do you use proxy servers for Internet connections?
No

Click the right arrow to continue.

Click Go Ahead.
Before connecting you should configure your Internet software (for example your Web browser). See below.

Setting up your MacOS8 internet connection is now complete.

Launching any program that requires an Internet connection will now use the configuration you've just created. See below for details on configuring your Internet software (for example your Web browser).

USERNAMES & PASSWORDS
Usernames and passwords are case sensitive (MYusername is different to myusername, myPassword is different to mypassword) and should contain no spaces. Be sure your "CapsLock" is not on when typing them. These not only identify you to us as clients, but they are vital to your security for email and connectivity. Always keep your password stored in a secure place.
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