How to Connect to MSN Using a Macintosh

• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3.0, 3.01a, 3.0a, 4.0, 4.01, 4.5 for Macintosh

SUMMARY

This article describes how to configure a Macintosh computer to use your current MSN account. This information cannot be used to create a new MSN account using a Macintosh computer.

NOTE: This article is for informational purposes only! MSN Internet Access does not provide any technical support for Macintosh-related issues.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

MORE INFORMATION

Requirements for using MSN Internet Access with a Macintosh are:

• An existing MSN Internet Access account



• The account setup information for the MSN account



• Mac OS 8.0 or later



• A modem



• A web browser and an e-mail client

1. Click the Apple menu, and go to Control Panels.



2. Open the TCP/IP control panel.



3. Set the TCP/IP settings to connect via PPP.



4. Set Configure: to Using DHCP Server.



5. Close the TCP/IP control panel, and save the changes.



6. Open the Remote Access control panel



7. Click Registered User, and then enter your MSN username in the Name box as follows: MSN/userID.
   
   For example, if john_doe was your MSN Member ID, you would enter, MSN/john_doe



8. Enter your local MSN dial-up number in the Number box.



9. Click Connect.

Additional query words: MSN, Mac

Keywords :
Version : MACINTOSH:3.0,3.01a,3.0a,4.0,4.01,4.5
Platform : MACINTOSH
Issue type : kbhowto