Internet Connect
Remote Access for Mac OS X
Please Note: As Mac OS X evolves certain items may have slightly different names or look than shown in these documents however the function will be the same. If you have an earlier version of Mac OS X ITC suggests you upgrade to the current version.
What is Internet Connect
Internet Connect is a application for Macintosh OS X that replaces or performs the same function as Remote Access did in classic Macintosh OS 8.5 through 9.2. Internet Connect allows your computer to dialup your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and establish a PPP connection over Ethernet (PPoE), connect to an Airport network or have your airport base station connect to the Internet. For more dialin information go to: http://www.itc.virginia.edu/pubs/announcements/items/itc-modem-jun02.html
Configuring Internet Connect
Internet Connect is found in the Applications folder on your hard drive. Double-click on the application to start it. You will see this window.
To create a new configuration or edit an existing one:
1. Click on the Edit button. The window below will appear.
2. Place the mouse arrow on the Show field. When you press the mouse button you will see a drop down menu. Select Active Network Ports.
Your Network window will change.
3. Click on Internal Modem and then click on the Duplicate button. A naming window will open with Internal Modem highlighted. Enter the name of the configuration. This name is for identification purposes only and can be any name you like.
4. Click on the OK button. Your Active Network Ports configuration window will reappear but with the new configuration in the list.
At this point you can make additional configurations or click on the Apply Now button.
5. Place your mouse arrow on Show field and click. The list of new configurations you have created will now show in the window. Select one of them.
When you release the mouse button you will see the Network preferences window again but this time the UVa 14.4-30 min is showing in the topmost Configure window. The TCP/IP tab should be open by default. Click on the TCP/IP tab if it is not highlighted.
6. In the Domain Name Servers field enter the numbers supplied by your ISP or use the following numbers:
7. In the Search Domains window enter the domain name supplied by your ISP or use virginia.edu
8. Click on the PPP tab.
9. Enter your UVa computing ID or the account name supplied by your ISP in the Account Name field
You may enter your dialin password and save it if you wish. If you don't enter it now you and save it you will be asked for it at the connection time.
10. Click on the PPP Options button and check the boxes as shown.
11. Click on the OK button.
12. Click on the Modem tab. If your computer came with a built-in modem then it will be selected by default. If you are using a Macintosh with an external modem you may have to select it from the drop down list of modems.
13. When you are done making all of your changes click on the Apply Now button. The network preferences screen will close and you will see the Internet Connect screen.
14. Click on the Configuration field and select the configuration you want to use. Enter your password and click on the Connect button. This will initiate the dialing sequence. Once connected you may use any Internet application such as email or a web browser. You can also connect to your home directory server.
For more information or help please call the ITC Help Desk at 924-3731.
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