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dialup FAQ
 

Check out some of the frequently asked questions below for assistance with your dialup connection. If you can't find the answer to your question below, call us at the following support lines, and we'll do our best to solve your problem!

Office Hours Support: (513) 579.1990

After Hours Support: (513) 658.2258

 
 
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dialup FAQ
 
  How do I connect using a Macintosh (OS9.x) ?  
 
 
1.

You need the following:
modem

software installed with System:
TCP/IP Control Panel
Remote Access (aka PPP) Control Panel
complete set of Open Transport system extensions
software: browser, email package.

2. Configure the TCP/IP panel:
(Open Transport version shown. Select from Control Panels in the Apple menu.)

Just set the two starred items - if this is your only internet access.
If you have more than one way to access the internet, Select "Configurations..." in the File menu.
Click "Duplicate".
Enter a name (e.g., internet provider's name) for this configuration.
Click "OK," then click "Done."
Set the two starred items as below. Clear all other fields.
Close the TCP/IP control panel (or select Quit in the File menu).
You will be asked to confirm the changes you just made.
Click "OK."

3. Configure the Remote Access (PPP) panel:
(Select from Control Panels in the Apple menu.)

Fill in the panel as shown, but substitute "tso" or other affiliate name in place of "span" (some newer accounts are not preceded by any affiliate name) - if this is your only internet access.
If you have more than one way to access the internet, Select "Configurations..." in the File menu.
Click "Duplicate".
Enter a name (e.g., internet provider's name) for this configuration.
Click "OK," then click "Done."
Fill in the panel as shown.
Close the Remote Access control panel (or select Quit in the File menu).
You will be asked to confirm the changes you just made. Click "OK."

4. Connect to the internet:
Open the Remote Access control panel and click "Connect" or
Use the Remote Access tool in the tool bar, or
Open the Remote Access Status panel and click "Connect"
NOTE: The number is now 859.547.1415 (Do not dial 1 first if in Cincinnati Bell area.)
 
 
 
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