KnowledgeBase Archive

An Archive of Early Microsoft KnowledgeBase Articles

View on GitHub

Q317549: How To Configure TCP/IP Settings In A Macintosh OS For A Remote

Article: Q317549
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-APR-2002

SUMMARY
=======

This article describes how to configure the TCP/IP settings for a Remote Access
connection for the MSN network. To configure for a Broadband Connection, see the
article Q317547

The information in this article applies to the following:

- Macintosh OS 8.6

- Macintosh OS 9.x

- Macintosh OS X

MORE INFORMATION
================

The minimum requirements for connecting to MSN Internet Access are as follows:

- Macintosh OS 9.x

- A paying MSN Internet Access account

- A modem with the minimum baud rate of 28.8 Kbps

- A modem with the minimum baud rate of 28.8 Kbps

- Internet Explorer 5.x

- Outlook Express 5.0.4

To configure TCP/IP in Macintosh OS 9.x

1. On the Apple menu, select Control Panels, and click TCP/IP.

2. On the File menu, click Configurations?.

3. Select any configuration listed, and then click Duplicate.

4. Type a name for the new configuration, and then click OK (recommended name:
  MSN Internet Access).

5. Select the configuration, and then click Make Active.

6. After Connect via:, select PPP.

7. After Configure:, select Using PPP Server.

8. Close the TCP/IP window.

9. When prompted to Save changes to the current configuration?, click Save.

Additional query words: kbimu MSN Macintosh mac OSX OS X ten connect IE internet outlook OLEXP OE

======================================================================
Keywords          :  
Issue type        : kbhowto

=============================================================================

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.