Connecting to the Internet via Modem for Mac OS 8.6-9.x

To access the Internet with a modem, you must use PPP. PPP stands for Point-to-Point Protocol. It is a means of providing Internet connectivity, including access to e-mail, FTP, telnet, and the World Wide Web, via modem connections.

What You Will Need

  • A Mac OS computer equipped with a PowerPC CPU and a 14.4 or higher speed modem

  • Mac OS 8.6 through 9.x

  • Open Transport (versions 1.1.1 to 2.6)

Configuring The TCP/IP Control Panel

  • From the Apple menu, select Control Panels and then TCP/IP.

  • Under the Connect Via listing select PPP.

  • Under the Configure listing select PPP Server.

  • The Name server addr field should be left blank.

  • Under the Additional search domains listing input: oregoncoast.com on separate lines.

  • Close the TCP/IP control panel and click on the Save button to set the current configuration.

Configuring The Remote Access or PPP Control Panel

  • From the Apple menu, select Control Panels and then Remote Access. If you do not have a Remote Access panel, please select the PPP control panel.

  • Enter your oregoncoast.com dialup account user name in the Name field.

  • In the Number field enter the appropriate number based on your location. For a complete list of phone numbers, visit our Roaming Access numbers.

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    Tillamook - Rockaway 815-9283
    Neskowin 392-6178
    Cloverdale, Pacific City, Beaver 965-6178
    All other locations: ROAMING ACCESS NUMBERS

    Note: If you have call waiting, you may wish to disable it while connected to the internet. To do so, a code needs to be appended to the beginning of the dialup number. Enter *70,, (star seventy comma comma) before the dialup number.

  • Close the Remote Access control panel and click on the Save button to set the current configuration.

Connecting to The WAVE

  • To make a PPP connection, open the Remote Access control panel or the PPP control panel.

  • Enter your oregoncoast.com e-mail account password in the Password field.

  • Click on the Connect button.

The OT/Remote Access software will complete the connection. You should notice that the Connect button has changed to Disconnect, indicating that you are currently connected. A timer will also appear indicating the duration of your connection.

Disconnecting from The WAVE

When you are finished working online, remember to disconnect.

To close your PPP connection, click on the Disconnect button in the Remote Access (PPP) control panel.

Note: If your connection is idle for 20 minutes, the system may automatically disconnect.