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This article contains the MacPPP 2.5 Read Me file for Open Transport 1.1 and a link to the software.
DISCUSSION
- PPP is an extension file that adds PPP capability to the Open Transport TCP/IP control panel.
- Config PPP is a utility program you use to set up your PPP options.
- This Read Me document.
- MacPPP 2.5 is compatible with Virtual Memory.
- Versions of MacPPP prior to 2.1.2SD were not compatible with Open Transport.
- Copy a previous version of the PPP Preferences file to the Preferences folder in the System Folder of your startup disk.
- Open Config PPP and choose the settings you want to use.
This article contains the MacPPP 2.5 Read Me file for Open Transport 1.1 and a link to the software.
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Read Me | OS Required |
| North American English | 1996-04-10 |
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North American English
Introduction
MacPPP allows you to use a modem (or ISDN terminal adapter) to connect to Internet services using Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). Version 2.5 of MacPPP is fully compatible with Open Transport TCP/IP. You should replace any previous versions of MacPPP (particularly versions 2.0.1 or 2.2.0) with version 2.5.
MacPPP includes three files:
Other Point-to-Point Protocol Software
FreePPP
FreePPP is another extension providing Point-to-Point Protocol connectivity. FreePPP 1.0.4 (or later) is compatible with Open Transport.
To obtain the latest version of FreePPP, refer to the FreePPP World Wide Web home page at http://www.rockstar.com/ppp.html for more information.
Commercial PPP Software
If you prefer to use a commercially supported implementation of PPP, contact one of the third party developers listed in the Open Transport Read Me document, or purchase a copy of the Apple Internet Connection Kit. Technical support for MacPPP is provided as part of the kit.
Changes in MacPPP
Before you install
Remove all copies of PPP from the Extensions folder inside the System Folder of your startup disk. Also remove all copies of Config PPP from the Control Panels folder inside the System Folder of your startup disk.
Installing MacPPP
To install MacPPP, follow these steps:
1. Drag the PPP icon to the icon of your System Folder (not to the open System Folder window). A dialog box appears asking if you want to move PPP to the Extensions folder.
2. Click OK. PPP is placed in the Extensions folder inside your System Folder.
3. Drag the Config PPP icon to the icon of your System Folder (not to the open System Folder window). A dialog box appears asking if you want to move Config PPP to the Control Panels folder.
4. Click OK. Config PPP is placed in the Control Panels folder inside your System Folder.
5. Choose Restart from the Special menu. When your computer starts up again, PPP is installed.
Setting Up MacPPP
If you previously used a version of MacPPP, your PPP preferences are still in effect with MacPPP 2.5. To set up or change your PPP preferences:
For more information about setting up and using MacPPP or FreePPP, see the documentation that came with your original copy of these software packages. You may also find useful information on the Internet, in such newsgroups as comp.mac.sys.comm.