Macintosh Internet Setup Assistant at Rutgers

Platform: Macintosh
Level of Difficulty: Beginner

Rutgers Main | OIT Main | NBCS Main | NBCS Documentation Main

Introduction

This document explains how to use the "Internet Setup" Assistant to set up your Macintosh for dialup access to the Internet via Rutgers Computing Services. The proper setup for your Macintosh depends upon what version of the Macintosh Operating System, or Mac OS, you are using. To find the version number, start your Mac, click on the screen background, known as the Desktop, to make sure you are in "Finder", then pull down the Apple Menu, located in the top left corner of the screen, to the first menu item: "About this Computer" or "About this Macintosh". That should open a window of information. Read the item labeled "version:".

If the version is less than 7.6.1 then you should upgrade or consider using "serial", text only, communication with the old Mac Kermit program or Mac ComCenter
If the version is between 7.6.1 and 8.0, then you should install the old "Mac RUNfree" program which installs FreePPP and configures the appropriate control panels.
If the version is between 8.1 and 9.1 the you can use the Internet Setup Assistant.
If the version is Mac OS X, then you can make the settings in System Preferences with the "Internet" item.

Where is it?

For Mac OS 8.1 through 9.0 the Internet Setup Assistant is located in the "Internet" folder on the hard drive.
For OS 9.1 it's in "Applications">"Utilities">"Assistants".
How to Start

Double click on the Internet Setup Assistant to start.
What to Click & What to Type

Note: The window numbers appearing on the lower right corner of each window match the list below. You move to the next window by clicking on the right arrow next to the number. The left arrow moves to the previous window.

For "Would you like to set up your computer to use the Internet", click on "Yes".
For "Do you already have an Internet account?", click on "Yes".

Introduction
This is a list of required information. Click on the right arrow by the window number.

Configuration Name and Connection Type

"What would you like to name this configuration?"
Give a name for the configuration, e.g. Rutgers Dialups for RCI #1.

"How will you be connecting to the Internet?"
Select "Modem".

Modem Settings

For "Which modem are you using?"
Select from the pull down list of modems
For "Which port is the modem connected to?"
Select "Modem Port" for external modems or "Internal Modem" for the built-in modem such as the one that comes with the iMac.
For "Does your phone line use tone or pulse?"
Select the button for your phone line (probably "Tone" for push button phone lines).

Configuration Information:
Note: You must have an account on Eden or RCI. CLICK HERE, if you do not have an account.
Note: CLICK HERE to obtain a complete list of dial-up numbers or contact the NBCS Help Desk at 732-445-HELP.

"What is the phone number for this configuration?"

732 445-7100 732 445-7200 732 445-7300

"What name do you use with this services?"
your_username
where your_username is your Eden or RCI log-in name, e.g. tjones.

"What is your password?"
You can type in your Eden or RCI password. If you share your machine with other users, then DO NOT put your password in. You will be asked for it every time you connect.

PPP Connect Scripts
"Does your ISP require a PPP connect script?"
Select "No".
IP Address
"Is there an IP address for this configuration?"
Select "No."

Domain Name Servers

"What is the DNS address (or addresses) for this configuration?"
You should leave the DNS information blank and the OIT dialup terminal server will automatically set it for you when you make a connection.

"What is the Domain Name (or host name) for this configuration?"
rutgers.edu

E-mail address and password

"What is the e-mail address for this configuration?"
your_username@eden.rutgers.edu [for Eden users]
your_username@rci.rutgers.edu [for RCI users]
where "your_username" is your Eden or RCI log-in name.

"What is the e-mail password for this configuration?"
You can type in your Eden or RCI password. If you share your Mac with other users, then DO NOT put your password in so you will be asked for it every time you retrieve mail.

E-mail account and host computer

"What is the e-mail account for this configuration?" ..."POP account"
your_username@eden.rutgers.edu [for Eden users]
your_username@rci.rutgers.edu [for RCI users]
where "your_username" is your Eden or RCI log-in name.

"What is the e-mail host for this configuration?"... "SMTP..."
email.eden.rutgers.edu [for Eden accounts]
rci.rutgers.edu [for RCI accounts]

Newsgroup Host Computer
"What is the news group host for the configuration? ..."
news-nb.rutgers.edu

Proxy Servers
"Do you use a proxy server?"
Select "No".

Conclusion
You can review your settings by clicking on "Show Details." You can try to connect right away with the "Connect when finished" selection. However, it is recommended to un-check this, and click on "Go Ahead" to save the setting you just made. You can click back to previous screens with the left arrow next to the page number.

Establishing a Dialup Connection

If you are using the Mac OS 8.1 through 9.1, you can use the communication software that comes with the operating system.
Pull down the "apple" menu to "Control Panels" and start either "Remote Access" or "PPP". In that control panel, review the phone number and username. Make sure that your modem is connected and turned on. Then click on the "Connect" button. You should hear the modem dial the number, then the various tones as a connection is established. Finally the PPP program sends your username and password to the terminal server and if it's correct, you have a connection established.
Now open the "Internet" folder. In that folder open the Netscape folder and double click on Netscape Navigator. It takes half a minute or less to load. That's it, you're on the Internet!

webmaster@nbcs.rutgers.edu
06/23/05