The Internet Setup Assistant can help you configure your computer to access the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or through a LAN with an Internet connection.
If you already have an account with an ISP or you are accessing through a LAN:
1. Double-click the Internet Setup Assistant icon located in your Internet folder.
2. Click Update and select Add Internet Configuration.
3. Enter the information from your ISP or LAN administrator.
If you need to set up a new account with an ISP:
1. Contact an ISP in your region. A list containing some of the available ISPs is below.
2. Identify yourself as a Mac OS 8 customer.
3. Double-click the Internet Setup Assistant icon located in your Internet folder.
4. Click Update and select Add Internet Configuration.
5. Enter the information from the ISP. A summary of the information needed is below.
ISP Information
Ask the ISP for the following information to set up an Internet configuration. This information is also contained in the ISP Information Form located in the Internet Extras folder on the Mac OS 8 CD. You may want to fax this form directly to the ISP.
ISP local phone number (also known as the local point of presence or POP)
account name (also known as login name or user id)
The following is a partial list of ISPs with Mac OS experience. Although many ISPs provide their own software for Internet access, Apple recommends that you use the Internet software included with Mac OS 8. An ISP being mentioned on this list does not imply endorsement by Apple Computer, Inc. or its subsidiaries.
