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SUMMARYThis article describes how to connect your Macintosh to the Internet using Internet Explorer for Macintosh and an Internet service provider (ISP). MORE INFORMATIONTo connect your computer to the Internet, the following hardware and software is required:
Getting StartedTo connect to the Internet, you need a PPP or SLIP account with an Internet service provider and the following account information:
Set Up Open Transport (OT)Use the Network Software Selector in the Apple Extras folder to enable Open Transport. If Open Transport or MacTCP is not included with your Macintosh System software, contact Apple for information about obtaining Open Transport or MacTCP.NOTE: MacTCP does not work on Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Power Macintosh computers. Note that Open Transport is enabled by default in Macintosh System 7.6 and System 8. Configure Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Once Open Transport is installed, configure your TCP/IP control panel settings using the instructions from your ISP. Enter your IP address, Subnet mask, and DNS server information as needed.Create and Configure a New Connection for Your PPP AccountsConfigure your PPP dialer. For example, if you are using OT/PPP, follow these steps:
Install Internet ExplorerTo obtain Internet Explorer for Macintosh, visit the following Microsoft Web site:http://www.microsoft.com/ie/download/For additional information about Internet Explorer, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/ie/NOTE: If Internet Config is not already installed on your computer, Internet Explorer installs it and stores Internet Config preferences in the Internet Preferences file. This allows you to share your preferences with other Internet programs such as Internet Mail and News, and Personal Web Server. You can change your Internet preferences using Internet Explorer or Internet Config. Connect to Your PPP AccountTo connect to your PPP account, start Internet Explorer. Most PPP dialers automatically connect you, but you may be prompted for a password. To manually connect, follow these steps:
Troubleshooting TipsFor information about troubleshooting Internet Explorer for Macintosh, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:Q150592 Troubleshooting Internet Explorer for MacintoshThe third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability. Additional query words: mac
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