Mac FreePPP 2.6 Configuration Instructions


     1) Open your Apple menu, go to [Control Panels], and select [FreePPP].

     2) Click on the small blue arrow on the bottom left of the window to show the configuration tabs.

     3) Uncheck every option under [General].

    Note: [Check line state when connected] and [Show Alerts when connecting] are optional and you may want to leave these checked if you're trying to debug a connection that isn't working or is unstable.

     4) Click on the [Accounts] tab.

     5) If you don't see [PCU.Net - ] listed, click [New].

    Note: If you DO see your city listed, select it and click [Edit]. Some of the steps that follow will already be completed for you.


     6) In the [Account name:] field, enter PCU.Net.

     7) In the menu next to [Connect:], select [Directly].

     8) In the field labeled [User name:], enter your PCU.Net account name.

     9) In the field labeled [Password:], enter your PCU.Net password. You can leave this blank if you'd like to be prompted for your password when you connect.

    Note: Your account name and password are case-sensitive.



    10) Click on the [Dial-up] tab.

    11) Enter the area code and phone number for the PCU.Net location you will be dialing in the appropriate fields (see table). DO NOT click [Dial area code] or [Dial as long distance] unless you are intentionally calling a location that isn't a local call. Totalusa internet is not responsible for long distance charges.

     

    PCU.Net Internet Access Numbers
    City/Location Access Number
    Logan (Cache Valley)
    (435)774-0110
    Salt Lake City Area
    (801)924-0257
    Provo Area
    (801)494-4067
    Brigham City
    (435)553-4138



    12) Click on the [Options] tab.

    13) In the [Domain name:] field, enter "pcu.net".

    14) In the [Primary DNS:] field, enter "64.137.0.6".

    15) In the [Secondary DNS:] field, enter "205.171.3.65".

    16) Click on [OK].

    17) Click on the [Locations] tab.

    18) Select [Direct Dial] (or [Home]).

    19) Click on the [Modems] tab.

    20) [Generic - AutoDetect] should work on most systems, but if you have trouble with this one, select [Generic - AT&F1].

    21) Click [Edit].

    22) Most of these settings should be left as default. However, if you have a Global Village modem, [Flow Control:] needs to be set to [CTS].

    23) Click [OK].