If you have Macintosh OS Version 7.5.3, update to 7.5.5 now!
This fixes several problem with Internet dialup connections. If
you have Macintosh OS Version 7.6, update to version 7.6.1
Is Netscape
not working correctly? Netscape requires: 8Mb (12MB preferred) of
RAM and Macintosh OS 7.0 or later. Netscape 3.01 for Macintosh comes
with FreePPP and uses MacTCP. The correct settings for FreePPP is
similar to ConfigPPP. MacTCP's correct settings are shown below.
If you have
an early version of MacOS, then get Macintosh OS Version
7.5.2. It is downloadable from Apple's web site. Unfortunately,
the files total 14 diskettes (Over 20Mb)!!!
Internet
Valet Installation Instructions Version 1.5x (4 & 5 disk versions)
1. Insert the
Internet Valet diskette labeled Install.
2. The installer
icon should appear in a window. Double-click the Intenet Valet Installer
icon.
3. Click on
Continue
4. Choose where
to install the programs. Click Install when selected or just click
Install if default location is OK.
5. Files will
start copying from the disks (52 in all). Insert the appropriate
diskette when prompted.
6. When installation
completes, click Continue.
7. On the setup
Welcome screen, click Next.
8. Internet
Valet Setup: Setup options box - Configure Everything for Internet
Valet is the default. Select Configure Internet Valet’s Programs
Only if you already have MacTCP and ConfigPPP installed on your
Macintosh. Otherwise click Next .
9. Fill in your
personal information. *Note: All of the fields must be filled in.
Click Next.
Primary Domain
Name: domainname Primary DNS IP Address: 208.210.61.6 Secondary
Domain Name: domainname Secondary DNS IP Address: 208.210.61.61
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Click Next
12. Enter Your
PPP Information:
PPP phone number:
The phone number that you are dialing. (*70, before phone number
to turn off call waiting) Username: loginid (must be lower case)
Password: password (must be lower case) Serial Port Speed: 38400
is default (needs to be higher than modem speed) Serial Port: Modem
port is default
Click Configure
13. Click on
Restart to restart the computer.
14. Double click
on the left most icon on the Internet Valet Palette
15. Click on
Connect button to start the modem to dial.
16. After connecting,
double-click on any other icon on the Internet Valet Palette to
start that application.
17. Be sure
to disconnect when done!
If the setup
fails or if you need other assistance, call the office at 1 888
962 3770.
Troubleshooting
Internet Valet (3 Disk Version)
1. Make sure
that the application: ConfigPPP is located in your control
panel. If you do not have it in the Control Panel, it will be located
in the Internet Valet Folder in the Extra Settings Folder.
2. Check
MacTCP - It is located in the Control Panel
Make sure
that ConfigPPP is highlighted. Then Click on the More button
The Settings
are as follows.
Obtain
Address: Server
Gateway
Address: 0.0.0.0 - If something else you have to change Obtain
Address to Manually in order to correct it. (Set Obtain Address
back to Server when done)
IP Address:
Class C , Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
First Line:
Domain:
globalsite.net (the end part of your email address)
IP Address:
208.210.61.6
Default
has a dot beside it.
Next Line:
Domain:
globalsite.net (the end part of your email address)
IP Address:
208.210.61.61
Default
has NO dot beside it.
3.
Check ConfigPPP - It should be located in the Control Panel
(See Step #1)
Settings:
POP: globalsite.net
(the end part of your email address)
Port Name:
Modem Port (unless you have an external plugged into serial
port instead)
Idle Timeout:
None (can be a time set - it is not very important)
Echo Interval:
Off
Hangup
on Close: Checked off
Click on Config
button:
PPP Server
Name: globalsite.net (the end part of your email address)
Port Speed:
Should be greater than your modem's speed. 57600 is a good setting
for most 28.8 modems.
Flow Control:CTS & RTS (DTR)
Phone
Number: The local dial up number from your internet provider.
