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OS 8.6 how to set-up dsl internet
Name: PrimozJr Date: March 12, 2006 at 15:14:53 Pacific OS: 8.6 CPU/Ram: Powerbook g3 Product: Apple
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I'm totally new with mac os. I'm having difficulties to set-up internet trough external (a)dsl modem. Whatever i choose, it wants to connect trough internal modem and i get a phone number to put in. In the tcp/ip settings i've chosen ethernet, but on the remote access i can choose only infrared, modem, and internal modem connection.
Name: PrimozJr Date: March 12, 2006 at 15:26:44 Pacific
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I have a problem, i know :) I think there is missing an option of that connection in the os. I've red about "internet access kit" I just need a program to write in a user name and password for dsl connection, my dsl provider said they dont deal with macs... But in newer os X it's easier to set it up. If anyone has that kind of software for OS 8.6 please send it to e-mail primmmoz_s@yahoo.com
Thank you anyway albert!
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Response Number 2
Name: dominicus Date: March 12, 2006 at 16:06:30 Pacific
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You don'tneed software other than what is already on your computer, just some non-facetious advice ;). Your'e probably confused about the 'modem' settings..well, there aren't any..as far as OS8.6 is concerned, it's just a *straight* ethernet connection. start up tcp-ip control panel.. select connect via 'ethernet select configure 'using dhcp server' save your settings , or just close and it will prompt you to save, and that's it! it should connect to internet now. HTH
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Response Number 3
Name: PrimozJr Date: March 12, 2006 at 17:03:50 Pacific
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Hmm.. i did so but no progress. When i do exactly what you said it says that i must choose a ppp conection in tcp/ip settings. It seems illogical that in the remote access window where i try to connect there still is a phone number to put in. And you can not confirm connect if you dont write something there. Thats strange. I'll try to make a network with xp pc and than trough pc to the web ... :/
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Response Number 4
Name: bofra Date: March 12, 2006 at 19:25:11 Pacific
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check chooser settings check apple talk settings, check network browser...
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Response Number 5
Name: franki Date: March 12, 2006 at 23:59:25 Pacific
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What is the type of modem you are using, ie USB or Ethernet can you also supply the make/model ?
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Response Number 6
Name: PrimozJr Date: March 13, 2006 at 07:13:25 Pacific
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I use ethernet modem-lan cable. I'll try to set-up newer version of os , because this was on the computer when i bought it and i think it might be damaged somehow. Thank you guys, i hope some better news in the evening.
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Response Number 7
Name: jel Date: April 10, 2006 at 17:54:46 Pacific
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