Internet Setup


Email Setup
Mac OS X (10.2) - Manual Setup
  1. Sytem Preferences

    Open the Apple menu and choose System Preferences.




  2. Network

    Click on the Network icon under the "Internet & Network" heading.




  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 your user name and password.

    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.



    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 needed.
    • 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.
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