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4Follow the onscreen instructions.

More information about setting up an Internet connection is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “connecting to the Internet.”

Manually Entering Information

To enter your information manually:

1Open System Preferences > Network.

2Select from the Show pop-up menu and set options according to the type of connection you want to make:

ÂCable modem, DSL modem, or LAN connection using one of these configurations:

ÂManually: With a manual configuration, your ISP or network administrator provides a static IP address and other information that you enter in Network preferences.

ÂUsing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP): With a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically enters the information for you.

ÂUsing Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE): If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and password to connect to the Internet, check with your ISP to determine if you should connect using PPPoE.

ÂDial-up external modem with Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection. Enter your account name and password, telephone number, and other information.

ÂAirPort Extreme wireless connection: You can configure your AirPort Extreme network and Internet connection using AirPort Setup Assistant, located in the /Applications/Utilities/ folder.

3 If you need further help, click “Assist me”.

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