STEP 7: Set up Remote Networking

Setting up remote networking for PowerBooks involves both the TCP/IP Control Panel and the Remote Access Control Panel. Before setting up remote networking, you will need your completed Network Information Form.

TCP/IP Control Panel

1.From the Desktop, go to Apple Menu Control Panels TCP/IP.

2.Select PPP from the Connect via: pull-down menu.

3.Choose a configuration method from the Configure pull-down menu.

If your network uses DHCP, select Using PPP Server from the Configure pull-down menu.

Otherwise, if needed, select Manually from the Configure pull-down menu to enter an address in the IP Address field.

TCP/IP Control Panel

4.In the Name server address field on the bottom left, enter DNS addresses if necessary.

5.In the Search domains field on the bottom right, enter the domain name.

Note: The domain name is the same as the text following “@” of an email address on your network. For example, the domain of info@socketcom.com is “socketcom.com”

6.Close the TCP/IP Control Panel by clicking the Close Box in the upper left corner. Choose Save when prompted.

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