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How to setup and connect to Mac OSX PPP

Please see our Important Notice, we recommend that you read it before you proceed.

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1. Open the System Preferences folder from the Apple Menu.
2. Open the Network folder and configure as in the following.

In the Domain Name Servers dialog box enter the following:

Next, in the Search Domains dialog box enter:

Demon.co.uk

3. Click PPP.

Under the Service provider section enter Demon Internet Ltd
In the telephone text box enter the Demon telephone number you wish to connect to.

Standard Dial up and Premier Connect Plus customers can see our Access Numbers guide for a complete list covering BT and non-BT lines.

In the alternate telephone text box enter an alternative telephone number.
In the Account name field enter your Demon hostname

See our Names & Password Conventions guide.

And finally, enter your logon password in the password field. If you do not wish to enter your password each time you log on, then tick the Remember password check box.

4. Click PPP Options.

Check the following check boxes, Under the Session options heading:

Connect automatically....
Prompt to stay connected...
Disconnect if idle...
Under the Advanced options heading:
Use TCP header compression
Use verbose logging

5. Click Ok, Click Proxies.

Enter www-cache.demon.co.uk in the following sections:

ftp proxy, gopher proxy and web proxy.
In the port field enter 8080 in each case.

6. Click Modem.

Check your preferred settings.

Click Save.

Once set up as above, you will be able to open the internet connection from any TCP application.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These walkthroughs have been provided only in order to assist you and are intended for use in conjunction with Mac OSX PPP. These walkthroughs relate to products that are not our products. These walkthroughs are available for use at the user's own risk and we accept no liability whatsoever for any loss you may incur arising out of your use of these walkthroughs. You expressly accept this by following the walkthroughs. If you have difficulty following these walkthroughs, please contact our customer support service on the number given below.

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