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Configuring your IndyLink account on Macintosh computers

Mac OS 9.x | OS 10.2 - 10.3 | OS 10.1 - 10.2

Setup Instructions for Mac OS 9.x

1. Click on the Apple in the upper left hand corner, then go to Control Panels, then to AppleTalk, choose Remote Only, close the window and Save changes.

2. Click on the Apple in the upper left hand corner, then go to Control Panels, then Modem, and choose the appropriate modem, (usually Apple or iMac internal 56k modem) close and Save.

3. Click on the Apple in the upper left hand corner, then go to Control Panels, then Remote Access, and choose Registered User. Enter your User Name, Password and Phone Number from the IndyLink information provided. Click on the Options button, then the Protocol tab and put dots in: Connect Automatically . . ., Allow Error Correction . . ., and Use TCP Header Compression . . . then click OK. Then click then close the window and Save the changes (do not click Connect).

4. Click on the Apple in the upper left hand corner, then go to Control Panels, then click TCP/IP, and for Connect Via, choose PPP. For Configure, choose Using PPP Server, close and Save.


Configuring Outlook Express (OS 9.x only):

1. Open Outlook Express, usually in the Applications folder, (sometimes labeled Applications Mac OS 9).

2. Click on the Tools menu and pull down to Accounts.

3. Make sure the Mail tab is in front. Delete any unused accounts by clicking on them once and then clicking Remove. Click New and pull down to Mail.

4. Click on Configure Account Manually at the bottom of the screen.

5. In the New Account window, make sure Account type is POP. Click OK.

6. In the Edit Account window, in the tab Account Settings:

7. Congratulations! You are ready to access the Internet via IndyLink, your community network.
Setup Instructions for Mac OS 10.2 - 10.3.

1. Go to the Apple in the upper left hand corner of your screen, click on it and pull down to System Preferences. Doubleclick the Network icon.

2. For Location, choose New Location, name it IndyLink. For Show, select Internal Modem.

3. Click on the PPP tab: for Service Provider, put in IndyLink. For Account Name (same as username) & Password - use your IndyLink information. For Telephone Number, get this from your IndyLink information - no alternate number.Check Save Password. Click on PPP Options. Put check marks in Connect automatically when needed, Disconnect when user logs out, Redial if busy (set for 2 times and 30 seconds), under Advanced, check Send PPP echo packets and  Use TCP/IP header compression and then click OK.

4.  Highlight the TCP/IP tab: Set Configure to Using PPP. Leave everything else blank.

5. Modem tab: make sure you select the appropriate modem driver for your computer (usually something like Apple Internal 56k Modem (v.90). Put a check mark in Enable Error Correction  . . . and also Wait for dial tone before dialing. For Dialing, click Tone and put a check in Show modem status in menu bar.

Click Apply Now (or Save) at the bottom of the window, close the Network window.


To Setup the Apple Mail Program (OSX only):

1. Open the Mail program. It is the Stamp icon in the Dock at the bottom of your screen or in the Applications folder it is Mail or Mail.app.

2. If you haven't opened your Mail app before, you will see Mail Setup. Go to 3a. If you have opened your Mail app before, go to 3b.

3a. In the Mail Setup window for Your Name: enter whatever what you want. For Email Address, put in the address listed on your IndyLink information. For Incoming Mail Server(POP) and Outgoing (SMTP) Mail Server, put in: indylink.org as POP3/SMPT mail server name. Mail Server Type is POP. User Account ID is Username from your IndyLink information. Put in the Password from your IndyLink information. It will show up as black dots. Click OK. Then click on the Mail menu, then Preferences and make sure Accounts is chosen. Then make sure your account is highlighted and click the tab that says "Advanced". Then put a check in "Remove copy from server after retrieving a message. Close the window and save the changes.

3b. If you have opened your Mail program and need to modify the settings, go to Mail Preferences. Make sure Accounts is chosen at the top. Click Create Account. Enter this information:

4. Congratulations! You are ready to access the Internet via IndyLink!

Setup Instructions for Mac OS 10.1 - 10.2

1. Go to the Apple in the upper left hand corner of your screen, click on it and pull down to System Preferences. Doubleclick the Network icon.

2. For Location, choose New Location, name it IndyLink. For Show, select Internal Modem.

3. Make sure the TCP/IP tab is highlighted: Set Configure to Using PPP. Leave everything else blank.

4. Click on the PPP tab: for Service Provider, put in IndyLink, for Telephone Number, get this from your IndyLink information - no alternate number. For Account Name (same as username) & Password - use your IndyLink information. Check Save Password, if not already checked. Click on PPP Options. Put check marks in Connect Automatically when starting TCP/IP applications, Disconnect when user logs out, Redial if busy (set for 2 times and 30 seconds). Under Advanced, check both Send PPP echo packets and Use TCP/IP header compression and then click OK.

5. Modem tab: make sure you select the appropriate modem driver for your computer (usually something like Apple Internal 56k Modem (v.90). For Dialing, click Tone and put a check mark in Wait for dial tone before dialing.

Click Apply Now (or Save) at the bottom of the window, close the Network window.


To Setup the Apple Mail Program:

1. Open the Mail application. It is the Stamp icon in the Dock at the bottom of your screen or in the Applications folder it is Mail or Mail.app.

2. If you haven't opened your Mail app before, you will see Mail Setup. Go to 3a:

If you have opened your Mail.app before, go to 3b:

3a. In the Mail Setup window for Your Name: enter whatever what you want. For Email Address, put in the address listed on your IndyLink information. For Incoming Mail Server(POP) and Outgoing (SMTP) Mail Server, put in: indylink.org as POP3/SMPT mail server name. Mail Server Type is POP. User Account ID is Username from your IndyLink information. Put in the Password from your IndyLink information. It will show up as black dots. Click OK. Then click on the Mail menu, then Preferences and make sure Accounts is chosen. Then make sure your account is highlighted and click the tab that says "Advanced". Then put a check in "Remove copy from server after retrieving a message. Close the window and save the changes.

3b. If you have opened your Mail program and need to modify the settings, click on Mail, then go to Preferences. Make sure Accounts is chosen at the top. Click Create Account. Enter this information:

4. Congratulations! You are ready to access the Internet via IndyLink!

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