Configuring Mac OS X v10.4 to Connect to the Virginia Tech Modem Pool
Time to Complete (in minutes): 15
- Question:
- How do I configure Mac OS X v10.4 to connect to the Virginia Tech Modem Pool?
- Answer:
Notes:
- Important: You must log on to a Mac OS X account with computer administrator privileges.
- If you are dialing the modem pool from outside the Blacksburg area, long distance charges may apply. However, this will not affect your modem pool bill.
To configure Mac OS X v10.4 to connect to the modem pool:
- Verify that your modem is installed.
- From the Apple menu, select System Preferences....
- Click the Network icon.
- From the Show drop-down list, select Internal Modem.
- Select the Modem tab.
- From the Modem drop-down list, select your modem.
Note: If your modem is not installed, contact your computer's manufacturer for installation instructions.
- Configure your modem pool connection.
- Select the TCP/IP tab.
- From the Configure IPv4 drop-down list, select Using PPP.
- Select the PPP tab.
- In the Service Provider text box, type: VT Modem Pool
- In the Account Name text box, type your PID.
- In the Service Provider Phone Number text box, type: 2327000
Note: If you are dialing the modem pool from outside the Blacksburg calling area, in the Alternate Number text box, type: 15402327000
- Click the PPP Options button.
- Clear the Prompt Every __ Minutes to Maintain Connection check box.
- Clear the Disconnect If Idle for __ Minutes check box.
- Place a check in the Disconnect When User Logs Out check box.
- Clear the Connect Using a Terminal Window (Command Line) check box.
- Click OK.
- Select the Proxies tab.
- Clear all check boxes.
- Select the Modem tab.
- Next to Dialing, select the Tone option.
- Click the Apply Now button.
- Close the Network window.
- Connect to the modem pool.
- Double-click your hard drive icon.
- Double-click the Applications folder.
- Drag the Internet Connect icon to the Dock.
- On the dock, click the Internet Connect icon.
- In the Password text box, type your PID password.
- Click the Connect button.