The following instructions will help Macinstosh users update their dialer application to include their Member ID and Network Name (swbell.net) and access SBC Internet service:
Mac OS 7 | Mac OS 8 | Mac OS 8.5 & 9 | Mac OS X
Modifying DUN settings for Macintosh OS 7
To set up a "open transport" -- the Macintosh® term for a Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Connection -- on Mac® OS 7 platform.
- Open the Apple Menu by clicking on the colorful apple in the upper-left of the monitor.
- Select Control Panels from the Apple Menu.
- Select FreePPP Setup from the menu.
- Click the Accounts tab and select the profile used to connect to the Internet Service and click on the Edit button.
- Enter the following data in the fields displayed:
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User name: |
Member ID ( MemberID@swbell.net ) |
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Password: |
Internet password; remember, it's case sensitive. |
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Note: |
To save the password (only on that computer), place a check in the Save Password box. |
- Click the OK button.
- Close the FreePPP Setup window.
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Modifying DUN settings for Macintosh OS 8
To set up a "open transport" -- the Macintosh® term for a Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Connection -- on Mac® OS 8 platform.
- Open the Apple Menu by clicking on the colorful apple in the upper-left of the monitor.
- Select Control Panels from the Apple Menu.
- Select PPP option from the menu.
- Enter the following data in the fields displayed:
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User name: |
Member ID ( MemberID@swbell.net ) |
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Password: |
Internet password; remember, it's case sensitive. |
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Note: |
To save the password (only on that computer), place a check in the Save Password box. |
- Close the PPP window.
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Modifying DUN settings for Macintosh OS 8.5 & 9
To set up a "open transport" -- the Macintosh® term for a Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Connection -- on Mac® OS 8.5 & 9 platforms.
- Open the Apple Menu by clicking on the colorful apple in the upper-left of the monitor.
- Select Control Panels from the Apple Menu.
- Select Remote Access option from the menu.
- Enter the following data in the fields displayed:
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User name: |
Member ID ( MemberID@swbell.net ) |
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Password: |
Internet password; remember, it's case sensitive. |
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Note: |
To save the password (only on that computer), place a check in the Save Password box. |
- Close the Remote Access window.
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Modifying DUN settings for Macintosh OS X
To set up a "open transport" -- the Macintosh® term for a Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Connection -- on Mac® OS X platforms: iMac™ computers, G3 towers, G4 towers.
- Open the Apple Menu by clicking on the colorful apple in the upper-left of the monitor.
- Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu.
- Select Network.
- Click on the Show field and select Modem port.
- Click on the PPP tab field. Enter the following data in the fields displayed:
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User name: |
Member ID ( MemberID@swbell.net ) |
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Password: |
Internet password; remember, it's case sensitive. |
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Note: |
To save the password (only on that computer), place a check in the Save Password box. |
- Click the Apply Now button on the bottom right of the Network options screen.
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