Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) User Manual
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Chapter 4
Problem, Meet Solution
PPPoE Connections
If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE (Point to
Point Protocol over Ethernet), make sure you have entered the correct information in
Network preferences.
To check your Network preference settings:
1
Choose Apple () > System Preferences.
2
Click Network.
3
Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE
from the Interface pop-up menu.
4
Choose an Interface for the PPPoE service from the Ethernet pop-up menu. Choose
Ethernet if you are connecting to a wired network or Wi-Fi if you are connecting to
a wireless network.
5
Click Create.
6
Enter the information you received from your service provider, such as account name,
password, and the PPPoE service name (if your service provider requires it).
7
Click Apply to make the settings active.