Install the FreePPP Software

First, you need to make sure that you have MacTCP or Open Transport installed on your computer. If neither MacTCP or Open Transport is installed on your computer consult your Apple documentation for instructions on installing the appropriate software.

Then, you can install the FreePPP software on your computer.

1. First, double-click the READ ME FIRST icon and review the information listed.
2. Then, double-click on the Install FreePPP icon. Follow the instructions on the screen. You will be asked for a location to install the program. We suggest selecting your hard drive as the installation location. After the software has finished installing, your computer will be restarted for you.
3. Now you are ready to configure your software.

Pull down the FreePPP menu (located on the right side of your menu bar near the Finder), and select Open FreePPP Setup. Click on the small arrow on the bottom left corner of the window to show the settings.

Click on the Modem Setup button at the bottom of the window. Most of these settings will be defaults, so you should not have to worry about them. If your modem is not connected to your Modem Port (most are, so you probably don't have to worry about it), change the setting in the Connected to box to match your hardware. If your computer is a Performa, check the "Performa Internal Modem" box. In the Modem Init String Settings, choose "AutoDetect init string". Click on the OK button. Also, if you use a Global Village modem, you should refer to the Special Settings for Global Village Modems.

Click on the Accounts tab. Select "Untitled" and click on the Edit button.

Click on the Account tab (if it is not already selected).

1. Erase the Server name ("Untitled") and enter "connectto.net" in its place.
2. Enter the Connect Phone Number from your Account Information Sheet in the Phone number box. You should NOT have to enter the area code.
3. Choose "Directly" from from the Connect drop-down menu.
4. Enter your Login (username) from the Account Information Sheet in the User name box.
5. Enter your Password from the Account Information Sheet in the Password box.

Click on the Connection tab.

1. The Port Speed will be 57,600.
2. Set the Flow Control to "CTS & RTS (DTR)"
   NOTE: If you have a Global Village modem, set the Flow Control to "CTS Only"

The settings in the Options tab should not be changed. Click the OK button.

You should not have to worry about the settings in the Locations section.

Close the FreePPP Setup Window. Connecting to the Internet

This is the procedure you will use each time you connect to the Internet. You must use this procedure before running any Internet applications.

Pull down the FreePPP Menu icon from the menu bar (near the clock). Select Open PPP Connection. You will see a progress screen showing the connection status, which will disappear upon connection. Once connected, you are now ready to start any Internet application (like Netscape Navigator or Telnet).

When you are done and have closed all other Internet applications, pull down the FreePPP Menu icon again and select Close PPP Connection. This will cause your phone and computer to disconnect from ConnectTo.Net.