National Capital FreeNet / Libertel de la Capitale nationale

Using the Internet Setup Assistant

If the Internet Setup Assistant is not on your desktop, look in:

your Hard drive -> Applications -> Utilities -> Assistants -> Internet Setup -> Internet Setup Assistant

Double click on Internet Setup Assistant.

Answer "yes" to the question, "Would you like to set up your computer to use the internet ?"
Answer "yes" to the question, "Do you already have an internet account?"

Now, follow these steps to continue:

  1. The introduction then tells you all the information the assistant will need from you. Click the right arrow to continue.

  2. Configuration Name and Connection Type: Give a name for this connection -- e.g. "ncf"
    How will you be connecting to the internet? Click on the Modem button. Click the right arrow to continue.

  3. Modem Settings:

    Modem: select your modem from the menu.
    Port: choose whichever port your modem is connected to.
    Does your phone line use tone or pulse? Click Tone unless you know your phone uses pulse.
    Ignore dial tone? Check this box if you want your Mac to dial regardless of whether a dial tone is heard. If your phone line gives some other kind of signal (for example, a "stuttering" dial tone when you have new voice mail), your Mac will not dial out otherwise.

  4. Configuration Information:

    What is the access phone number for this configuration? 613-520-1135
    What name do you use with this service? Enter your NCF accountID, eg "ab123"
    What is your password? Enter your password

  5. Does your ISP require that you use a PPP Connect Script when you log in? Check "No"

  6. Is there an IP address for this configuration? Check "No"

  7. Domain Name Servers: Leave all fields blank

  8. What is the e-mail address for this configuration? Enter your email address: e.g. "ab123@ncf.ca". Enter your NCF password.

  9. What is the e-mail account for this configuration? Enter your userid@mail.ncf.ca, eg "ab123@mail.ncf.ca"
    What is the e-mail host for this configuration? Enter "mail.ncf.ca"

  10. What is the Newsgroup host for this configuration? Enter "news.ncf.ca"

  11. Do you use proxy servers for internet connections? Click "No"

  12. Conclusion:

    If you want to connect right away, leave "Connect when finished" box checked. Otherwise uncheck it.
    Click on "Show Details" button to review the information you have entered.
    Click "Go Ahead" to finish the setup.

Now, read how to connect to the Internet.