Internet Setup


Email Setup


Mac OS X (10.0 - 10.1) - Manual Setup
  1. Sytem Preferences

    Open the Apple menu and choose System Preferences.





  2. Network

    Click on the Network icon.





  3. TCP/IP

    Select Internal Modem from the "Show" drop-down list.

    Select Using PPP from the "Configure" drop-down list.





  4. PPP

    Now switch to the PPP tab.

    Type in porchlight.ca for the Service Provider.

    Type in the ten digit dial-up access number for the city that you are currently local to.  These are listed in a table below.

    Type in your user name and password.



    Calling AreaPhone Number
    Chatham5193880100
    Guelph5198380110
    Hamilton9054814299
    Kingston6138870104
    Kitchener5195798612
    London5194884244
    Oshawa9056740202
    St. Catharines9053780110
    Toronto4168480008
    Windsor5199680194


  5. PPP Options

    Click PPP Options.

    Check the following:
    • Connect automatically when starting TCP/IP applications.
    • Disconnect when user logs out.

    Uncheck the following:
    • Prompt...to maintain connection.
    • Disconnect if idle...

    Click Ok to save the options.





  6. Finished

    Click the Apply Now button to finalize the settings.