Mac Software

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We are now distributing the version of FreePPP that you see in the sw directory. It seems to be a very stable program and is easy to install. It also has some pretty cool features that I am sure you'll like. If you have problems, call me in the office during the day 651-999-0999 9:00-6:00, but please try first on your own using the instructions I wrote. I am always interested in hearing your comments or suggestions on improving the help guides. Good luck!

Sound Internet

Contents:

I. Where to put the files

II. Working with .sea, .hqx and installer files

III. Installing PPP and MacTCP

IV. Configuring the Internet Software

I. Where to put the files

-PPP is an extension and needs to go into the Extension folder in the System folder.

-All file types that are prefernces need to go into the Preferences folder inside the System folder.

-Application software can be put wherever you keep your communications software.

II. Working with .sea (self-extracting archives), installer files and .hqx files

Self extracting archives (.sea extension files) are compressed forms of data designed for space efficiency. To extract the contents of all the .sea files, double click on its icon which should now be in the Internet Folder on your hard drive. Click Continue when prompted, then press enter to save the compressed file into the Internet Folder. When you have finished extracting all of the files in the Internet Folder that end with the .sea extension, you can drag all of the .sea files to the trash and delete them as they are no longer needed.

Installer programs are also a compressed file designed to install the program and its contents to the right place on your hard drive. Two of the files in this software package are designed to do just that- Internet Explorer Installer and Fetch 3.0.1 Installer. To install these programs onto your hard drive, double click on their icons and proceed with the installation. You should choose to custom install rather than easy install. That way, you can install the proper program for whichever platform your computer is based. Most older Macs use a 68k processor, while most new models are Power Macs. A Fat (Binary) program will run on both PowerPC and 68k Macs. Select all the other options after choosing what type of Mac you have. When they are done installing, you can drag the installer icons to the trash and delete them (remember that you have all of these files backed-up for you on the internet floppy disks from us).

In order to decompress .hqx files, you need to have an expander utility such as Stuffit Deluxe, Stuffit Lite, or many other utility programs. If you have software from a commercial service as America Online, you can also open most types of compressed files with the AOL software. The decompress utilities are built into the program. To decompress the files using this software, open the AOL application. From the File menu select Open. Then locate the file you have downloaded and select it. Press the Open or OK button to expand the file.

III. Installing and Configuring PPP and MacTCP

For installing and configuring ConfigPPP and MacTCP, you will need to open them from within the Control Panel folder located in the System Folder of your Macintosh.

First, open up the ConfigPPP control panel to this screen.

If the PPP Server field does NOT say Sound Internet already, click on the New button and type in Sound Internet. Chances are if you recieved our software, this is pre-configured for you.

When the software is up and running (after all of the software programs and controls are configured), the above window is the ÔcontrolÕ you will use to connect and disconnect from the internet. Clicking Open and Close are the buttons which do just that. Once a session is open, all internet programs are ready for use. When you are finished and ready to disconnect, choose Close to hang up. You may want to make an alias of the ConfigPPP control panel icon and put it on your desktop or inside your Internet Folder. To make an alias of a program, document, control, etc., click once on its icon to select it, then choose Make Alias from the File menu on the top of your screen. Then you can drag the alias of the program to wherever you want on your hard drive. Double-clicking on the alias icon will automatically find the original program the alias was named after and open it.

Next, click on the Config... button to get this screen.

The PPP Server Name: should read SCC net, or Sound Internet.

The Port Speed pop up screen should read 57600 if you use a 28.8 modem. For all other modem speeds, enter the baud speed from the pop up. Consult the manual that came with your modem to find out which speed it is if you do not know.

Next enter the Phone num and Modem Init information. The modem init in this manual should work on most modems. For best results, refer to your modem manual for suggestions on which modem initiation string works best for that particular modem. Adding M0 (where 0 is zero) to the end of the Modem Init information will automatically disable the modemÕs speaker so that you will not hear the squelching noise the modem makes as it connects to our modems. You can add it or remove it from the end of your string- depending on your own preference.

Next, click on the Connect Script button to get the window below. Check to make sure everything is configured right. In the your username and your password fields, type your specific username and password. This screen should resemble the one below in all other respects. When this os finished, click OK to go back to the previous screen.

Click OK to exit this screen. Then click Done to exit the previous screen. From this point, your PPP should be configured correctly.

Now you can close out the ConfigPPP window by choosing Close from the File option in the top menu of your screen.

Next, locate the MacTCP control panel and open it to this screen.

Make sure that PPP is selected. If it does not show up as an option, you may need to restart your computer first before being able to select PPP.

Now click on the More button to get the following screen.

Fill out the Domain and IP Address information as it is shown here. Everything else will be done for you the first time you connect. The Gateway Address will most likely be different then the one shown above, it will change itself once online. When this is done click OK to get to the previous screen. Then close the MacTCP window and restart your Macintosh in order for changes to take effect.

IV. Configuring the Internet Software

Each of the software programs has its own preferences or profile that need to be configured with your personal information. It is important to read all of the accompanying information that comes with the internet programs to learn how to best use and configure the application. A few of the programs need our information as well. The following is the information you may need from us.

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