Apple G4 17-inch - Manual (Page 87)

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Connecting to the Internet
It’s best to configure your network and Internet connection using the Setup Assistant when
you first set up Mac OS X. The assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration
information, set up your networking software, and sign up for an Internet service provider
(ISP) if you don’t already have one.
If you did not already use the Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection, you may
be able to use it now. Open the Utilities folder (in the Applications folder) and double-click
the Setup Assistant icon. If you don’t want to use the Setup Assistant or if there is no Setup
Assistant icon in the Utilities folder, you can use the information in this appendix to set up
your connection.
Whether you connect through a dialup modem, cable modem, digital subscriber line (DSL),
or an Ethernet local area network (LAN), you need specific setup information from your ISP
or network administrator before you begin.
If you are connecting for the first time, changing your settings, or adding a new
configuration, follow the steps that correspond to your connection method:
m Dialup modem with Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection
m Cable modem, DSL, or LAN connection using these configurations:
m Manual
m DHCP
m PPPoE
Important
To set up your AirPort Base Station, use the AirPort Setup Assistant, located in
Applications/Utilities.