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High Speed DSL InstallationSetup on MacintoshTo download the DSL software for Mac, move the mouse pointer over the link below, hold down the ' This document contains information that will help you to understand and use EnterNet version 1.11 for Macintosh PPPoE client software. System RequirementsEnterNet will work on any Macintosh running Mac OS 7.6 or later with Open Transport 1.1.2 or later. During EnterNet installation an mdev (Mac TCP Device) named 'EnterNet' will
be installed on your computer. This mdev allows the TCP/IP Control Panel to recognize
EnterNet as a legitimate method for connectivity. If you upgrade to a newer version
of Open Transport you must reinstall EnterNet. EnterNet and Other PPP SoftwareWhen you boot your Macintosh, Open Transport versions 1.2 and prior will only load the first mdev encountered alphabetically in the Extensions folder. This means, for example, that if you have EnterNet and AOL Link (which comes with America Online 3.0) installed, EnterNet will not be loaded at system boot unless it is selected in the TCP/IP Control Panel and the 'Load Only When Needed' check box is un-checked. It may also be loaded later if you select it in the TCP/IP Control Panel and run an Internet application. When you launch EnterNet you will be alerted if the mdev has not been loaded by Open Transport because other PPP software is installed. This problem was resolved in Open Transport version 1.3. Installing EnterNetLaunch the installer application by double-clicking it. Follow the instructions presented on your screen. During installation you will be presented with a Configuration Wizard that will prompt you for a 'User ID' and a 'Password', which will be saved as your default User Configuration. While you may elect not to provide a password, you must provide a user ID. If you do not yet have a valid user ID you may place a temporary value in the field now and replace it at a later time. Your system must be restarted before using the application. When the system
is restarted, the 'EnterNet' folder will be open and an alias to the application
will be present on your desktop. The EnterNet Control Strip ModuleIf you have the Apple Control Strip installed prior to installing the application, the EnterNet Control Strip module will be installed. The Control Strip module will allow you to connect and disconnect, to launch the EnterNet application, to launch the TCP/IP Control Panel, and to enable or disable the connection timer which appears on the Control Strip module. You may need to adjust the font or the font size used by the Apple Control strip to allow the Control Strip module timer to be properly displayed. Geneva 9-point font works well on most machines. Setting your TCP/IP ParametersTo establish a connection, your TCP/IP parameters must be properly set. The most efficient way to configure TCP/IP for use by the application is to create a TCP/IP Configuration for EnterNet. This is accomplished as follows: 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel by selecting 'TCP/IP' from the application's 'Protocol' menu, or by selecting 'Open TCP/IP control panel' from the Control Strip module. 2. From the 'File' menu, select 'Configurations', or hold down the Command button and press 'K'. The 'Configurations' window will appear. 3. Select any Configuration from the list of Configurations and click the 'Duplicate' button. The 'Duplicate Configuration' window will appear. 4. Enter 'EnterNet ' in the 'Duplicate as:' field then click the 'OK' button. The 'Duplicate Configuration' window will close and the 'Configurations' window will be present. 5. Click the 'Make Active' button. The 'Configurations' window will close and the TCP/IP Control Panel will be present. 6. Select 'EnterNet' in the 'Connect via:' drop-down menu. 7. Select 'Using PPP Server' in the 'Configure' drop-down menu. 8. If there are no values present in the 'Name server addr:' box, place the cursor in the upper-left corner of the box and enter the value '1.2.3.4' (do not include the quotes). This value will be automatically replaced when a connection is established, but Open Transport requires that a value be present at this time. 9. Select 'Quit' from the 'File' menu or hold down the Command button and strike 'Q'. A dialogue box will appear asking if you wish to save your changes. Click 'OK'. Switching Between TCP/IP ConfigurationsIf your computer's Ethernet interface is also used for other purposes, you will probably have multiple TCP/IP Configurations. The 'EnterNet' TCP/IP Configuration must be active before you can use the application. To switch between TCP/IP Configurations, follow these steps: 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel by selecting 'TCP/IP' from the application's 'Protocol' menu, or by selecting 'Open TCP/IP control panel' from the Control Strip module. 2. From the 'File' menu, select 'Configurations', or hold down the Command button and press 'K'. The 'Configurations' window will appear. 3. Click on the Configuration named 'EnterNet', then click the 'Make Active' button. The 'Configurations' window will close and the TCP/IP Control Panel will be present. 4. Select 'Quit' from the 'File' menu or hold down the Command button and strike 'Q'. The 'EnterNet' TCP/IP Configuration is now active and ready for use by the application. Configuring and Using EnterNetThis section will provide you with information about launching, configuring and using the application. Launching EnterNet Follow these steps to launch the application: 1. Double-click 'EnterNet alias' icon, which can be found on your desktop,
or double-click 'EnterNet' in the 'EnterNet' folder. If you have the Apple Control
Strip installed you can launch the application by selecting 'Open EnterNet' from
the Control Strip module. The application's main screen will be presented to
you with the user ID ,password and network values you presented during installation.
Creating Additional User ConfigurationsIf you have multiple user accounts, follow these directions to create an additional User Configuration for each account: 1. Launch EnterNet as described above. 2. Select 'Configurations' from the EnterNet 'File' menu. 3. In the 'Configurations' window, click on an existing Configuration, then click 'Duplicate...'. 4. In the 'Duplicate Configuration' window, provide the desired Configuration name and click 'Duplicate'. The 'Duplicate Configuration' window will close, and the 'Configurations' window will be present. 5. In the 'Configurations' window, click the 'Make Active' button. The 'Configuration' window will close. 6. On the EnterNet application, replace the existing values in the 'User ID' and 'Password' fields, then select 'Save Configuration' from the 'File' menu. 7. Repeat steps one through six above for each User Configuration you wish to create. Renaming User ConfigurationsYou can rename User Configurations as follows: 1. Launch EnterNet as described above. 2. Select 'Configurations' from the 'File' menu. 3. Click on an the Configuration you wish to rename, then click 'Rename'. The 'Rename Configuration' window will appear. 4. On the 'Rename Configuration' window, provide the desired Configuration name and click 'Rename'. The 'Rename Configuration' window will close and the 'Configuration' window will be present. 5. Repeat steps one through four above for each User Configuration you wish to rename. 6. When you have finished renaming Configurations, click 'Done' on the 'Configurations' window. Establishing a Connection with EnterNetThere are two ways you can establish a connection: Connect from the Control Strip module: Click on the Control Strip Module, move the cursor to a User Configuration (Identified as 'Connect EnterNet using '_Configuration_'') and click again. This will cause the application to establish a connection in the background (meaning the application will not actually appear). When you created the selected User Configuration, if you did not provide and save the associated Password, the application will prompt you now to provide the Password. Connect from the EnterNet Application: Launch the application as described in 'Launching EnterNet', above. The application will appear and will offer the User ID and Password parameters of the last active User Configuration. If you want to use a different User Configuration you will first need to make the desired configuration the active configuration by selecting it from the 'Configurations' menu, as follows: 1. With the EnterNet application running, select 'Configurations' from the 'File' menu. 2. Click on the name of the desired User Configuration then click the 'Make Active' button. This will close the 'Configurations' window and will load the User Configuration into the application. Click the 'Connect' button to establish a connection. Once a connection has
been established, as evidenced by the appearance of the phrase 'Connected to
host EnterNet' in the 'Status' box of the EnterNet application, you can 'Close'
or 'Quit' the application without affecting your connection. Disconnecting EnterNetIf you have the Control Strip module installed, you can disconnect by selecting
'Disconnect EnterNet' from the Control Strip module. Or you can first launch
the application if it is not already running and click the 'Disconnect' button.
Other EnterNet FeaturesBy selecting 'Preferences' from the application's 'Edit' menu, you are presented with the 'Preferences' screen, below. The following options are available from the 'Preferences' screen: 'Prompt me before connecting': When there is a check mark present in this check box, you will be required to click the 'Connect' button to establish a connection. If you remove the check mark, the application will automatically connect when you launch it. 'Play sound on connection': Placing a check mark in this box will cause the application to generate an audible tone upon successful connection. 'Launch browser after Connection': Upon successful connection, the application will automatically launch your default web browser if this box is checked. Unless you specify a different URL in the box provided (maximum of 63 characters), your browser will connect to the URL specified as the browser's default home page. Removing EnterNet from your SystemFollow these steps to remove the application from your system: 1. Be sure all applications are closed -- including EnterNet -- and that EnterNet is not in a connected state. See 'Disconnecting EnterNet', above for further information. 2. In the TCP/IP Control Panel, select a Configuration other than 'EnterNet'. See 'Switching Between TCP/IP Configurations', above for further information. 3. Locate and launch the file you used to install the application. It should be labeled 'Install EnterNet'. 4. When presented with the EnterNet splash screen, press 'Continue'. When presented with the License Agreement, press 'Accept'. 5. You will now have before you a window titled 'Install EnterNet'. Click and hold on 'Easy Install' in the upper left corner of the window, drag the pointer down until 'Uninstall' is highlighted and release the mouse button. 6. Click 'Uninstall' in the lower right corner. 7. The uninstallation process will begin. You will be asked if you wish to remove the preferences files. If you plan to re-install the application and wish to re-use your existing User Configurations, click 'No'. Otherwise click 'Yes'. 8. The unistaller will notify you when it has completed its work. Close the dialogue box by clicking 'OK'. 9. At this time your system will be restarted by the uninstaller. If it does not restart, and if the 'Install EnterNet' window is still present, click the 'Quit' button, which will cause the system to restart. Further InformationIf you have a question that is not answered by this Help file, you may wish to consult the 'About EnterNet' file which can be found in the folder where you installed EnterNet. The default installation folder is 'EnterNet' on your system's startup drive. If these resources don't provide the answers you need, please contact our support department. |
