Installing on a 68030 
or 68040 Macintosh

The procedure for installing Netscape Communicator on a Macintosh 68030 or 68040 computer differs depending on whether you are upgrading from a previous version of Netscape Navigator or you are a new Netscape Communicator user.

If you're upgrading

If you want to use Netscape Communicator on a non-PowerPC Macintosh (68030 or 68040 Macintosh) and are upgrading from a previous version of Netscape Navigator, follow these steps to install Netscape Communicator:
  1. Turn off any virus protection, screen savers, or unnecessary extensions, and then restart your Macintosh. Use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off unnecessary extensions.

  2. Insert the Dial-Up Edition CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  3. Open the Mac 68K - Start Here folder.

  4. Open the Navigator Upgraders - Start Here folder.

  5. Click the Install Communicator icon and complete the installation using the Easy Install option.

  6. Turn on virus protection, screen savers, and other extensions that you turned off in Step 1 and restart your Macintosh.

If you're a new user

If you have never used Netscape Navigator before, you need to first install Dial-Up Edition 3.0 and use it to set up your Internet account, and then upgrade to Netscape Communicator. Follow these steps to install Dial-Up Edition 3.0:
  1. Turn off any virus protection, screen savers, or unnecessary extensions, and then restart your Macintosh. Use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off unnecessary extensions.

  2. Insert the Dial-Up Edition 3.0 CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  3. Open the Mac 68K - Start Here folder.

  4. Open the New Users - Start Here folder.

  5. Click the Dial-Up Edition 3.0 Install icon.

  6. When installation is complete, restart your machine.

  7. Go through the Account Setup procedure, following the instructions in the next section.

Using Account Setup

Account Setup is a utility installed with Dial-Up Edition 3.0 that helps you quickly set up Netscape Navigator and its communications software to access the Internet. Running Account Setup is a necessary and important step in the process of getting ready to use Netscape Navigator.

 Account Setup assists you in one of two ways, depending on your needs:

What is an Internet account?

An Internet account is your personal access point to the Internet--paid for by you and registered in your name. You obtain such an account from your Internet Service Provider, a company that maintains a computer with a permanent connection to the Internet and offers you access to that connection for a fee.

When you start an Internet account, your ISP authorizes you to connect to its computer using your Macintosh, modem, and phone line. This connection gives you access to the World Wide Web, Gopher, FTP, and other Internet services. In addition, your service provider creates an electronic mail (email) identity for you so that you can send and receive email messages over the Internet.

If you don't currently have an Internet account like the one just described, use Account Setup to start one. Account Setup will let you compare several account plans and choose the plan that best meets your needs.

If you already have an Internet account and can currently access the World Wide Web, email, newsgroups, or other Internet services using your computer and modem, then use Account Setup to help you set up Dial-Up Edition 3.0 to access your existing account. After you have installed Dial-Up Edition 3.0 and completed Account Setup, you're ready to upgrade to Netscape Communicator.

Checking out your modem

Your modem is a vital part of your Internet connection. Your modem software must be installed and connected before you use Account Setup. Be sure your modem is up and running and is not being used by any other communication software. For more information, see the documentation that comes with your modem.

 Write down the following information before you begin Account Setup in case you need to enter it during Account Setup installation:

If you currently have an Internet account

If you already have access to the Internet through the use of a modem and phone line, Account Setup will help you quickly configure your Dial-Up Edition 3.0 software to access that account. All you need to do is follow through the Account Setup screens and enter the information that Account Setup asks you to provide.

Before you run Account Setup, it's very important to make sure your modem is installed, connected properly, and turned on. Also, make sure that no other communications programs are using your modem when you run Account Setup. The modem must be available to Account Setup. 

Copying your account information

If you have an Internet account but have not previously used Netscape Navigator, use this worksheet to copy down your Internet account information. To make your Internet access connection work (including your email), you must enter exact information in Account Setup.
 
What you need to know  What it is  Write it down here 
User name (also called a login name or user ID) The name you use to log in to your account (for example, jdoe).  
Password The password you enter after entering your user name.  
Whether or not you need a login window If you must type a login name and password each time you connect to your account, you need a login window.  
Email log in and password  You might be required to enter a different login in name and password for email. Most of the time, you use the same user name and password for email that you use to log in.  
Account access phone number The local phone number that your modem dials to connect to your Internet account.  
Domain name and server address The IP address for the Domain Name Service (DNS) server (for example, 198.95.251.30). Your might also have a second backup DNS address.  
Mail and news server names (you might have two servers for mail, one for incoming mail (POP3 or IMAP), and one for outgoing mail (SMTP) The IP addresses or host names of your mail servers (for example, 198.0.0.0 or mail.isp.com) and news server (for example, news.isp.com).  
Publishing location The location (URL) where you publish your web pages.  
 

Using an existing account

If you just finished installing Dial-Up Edition 3.0 and have restarted your Macintosh, Account Setup should already be running and its welcome screen should be open.

 If the welcome screen is not open, launch Account Setup by double-clicking its icon in the main Netscape Navigator window.

To begin, click the Next button in the welcome screen. The screen that follows asks whether you want to use Account Setup to start a new Internet account or access an existing account. Select the option "I want to access my existing Internet account" and click Next.

Continue through the rest of the Account Setup screens in a similar way, entering the information requested by Account Setup and clicking Next to move to the next screen. Use the information you entered into the worksheet.

 If you don't understand what information Account Setup is asking you to provide or aren't sure what action you are supposed to take, click the Help button. This launches Account Setup Guide, an Apple Guide help utility. Account Setup Guide is also available from the Apple Guide menu.

If your system does not have the Apple Guide extension installed and enabled, you will not be able to use Account Setup Guide.

You can leave Account Setup at any time by selecting Quit from the File menu. Later, when you return to Account Setup, you will find that it has retained all of the information you entered.

 When you reach the last screen of Account Setup, click Done. To complete the installation, go to "Upgrading to Netscape Communicator".

Before creating a new account

Using Account Setup to create a new Internet account takes only a few minutes. All you need to do is go through the Account Setup screens and enter the information that Account Setup asks you to provide.

 Before you run Account Setup, make sure your modem is installed, connected properly, and turned on. Also, make sure that no other communications programs are using your modem when you run Account Setup. The modem must be available to Account Setup.

Tips on choosing an account plan

When you use Account Setup to select an Internet account plan, you get to look at and compare a number of different account plans. This section provides some tips to help you choose the account plan that best meets your needs.

Local access in your area code

Most account plans give you a local access number that lets you connect without incurring any additional telephone charges.

Payment plans

Different account plans offer plans for different needs. For example, you might want to choose a plan that offers a low monthly fee for a limited number of hours and then charges more for additional hours (Hourly Rates). If you know you'll be using the Internet for only 10 or 15 hours a month, this might be the best plan for you.

 Other account plans offer unlimited connection time for a higher monthly fee (Flat Rates). If you think you'll be using the Internet for more than 20 hours a month, unlimited access probably makes more sense for you.

 Some account plans allow you to save money by prepaying for six or twelve months. This option lowers your monthly charges. Other allow you to bill the charges to your phone bill.

Publishing accounts (web page hosting)

Another major consideration when you're choosing an Internet account plan is its ability to let you publish your own web site. All Internet account plans offer browsing services (where you can look at existing web sites). If you're going to be creating and publishing your own site, be sure you choose an account plan that provides web page hosting.

Gathering your billing information

Using Account Setup to create a new Internet account takes only a few minutes. Once your modem is installed and connected, the only other information you need is your billing information. Write down the following information before you begin using Account Setup:

Note: Some account plans allow you to bill your connection charges to your telephone number instead of to a credit card account (just in case, be sure and have a phone bill handy). 

Creating a new account

If you just finished installing Dial-Up Edition 3.0 and have restarted your Macintosh, Account Setup should already be running and its welcome screen should be open.

 If the welcome screen is not open, launch Account Setup by double-clicking its icon in the main Netscape Communicator window.

To begin, click the Next button in the welcome screen. The screen that follows asks whether you want to use Account Setup to start a new Internet account or access an existing account. Select the option "I want to start a new Internet account" and click Next.

Continue through the rest of the Account Setup screens in a similar way, entering the information requested by Account Setup and clicking Next to move to the next screen. Use the information you entered into the worksheet.

 If you don't understand what information Account Setup is asking you to provide or aren't sure what action you are supposed to take, click the Help button. This launches Account Setup Guide, an Apple Guide help utility. Account Setup Guide is also available from the Apple Guide menu.

If your system does not have the Apple Guide extension installed and enabled, you will not be able to use Account Setup Guide.

You can leave Account Setup at any time by selecting Quit from the File menu. Later, when you return to Account Setup, you will find that it has retained all of the information you entered (except for your credit card number).

Connecting to the Internet account server

When you reach the last screen of Account Setup, the next step is to connect to the Internet account server where you can learn about a variety of Internet account plans and start an account.

To connect to the Internet account server, click the Connect Now button.

When you click Connect Now, Account Setup opens your communications software and dials your modem to establish a connection with the Internet account server. When the connection is established, Account Setup launches Netscape Navigator, which loads the Internet account server screen into the Netscape Navigator window.

When Account Setup is connecting you to the Internet account server, please be patient. You might have to wait for a few moments before the connection is established. If the connection can't be established for some reason, Account Setup will tell you so. If Account Setup connects, but the Internet account server screen doesn't appear, the Internet account server is probably busy. Keep trying, or quit Account Setup and try connecting later.

Choosing an Internet account plan

Once connected to the Internet account server, follow the instructions on the screen to choose an account plan.

Saving your account information

When your account has been created successfully, Account Setup asks you whether you want to save your account information--your login name, password, server addresses, and so on--to a text file. Though optional, this record can be very useful. If you are concerned about the privacy of this information, print the text file or copy it to a diskette, and then delete it from your Macintosh.

Upgrading to Netscape Communicator

When you have completed Account Setup, you're ready to finish the installation by upgrading to Netscape Communicator. Follow these steps to upgrade:
  1. Reinsert the Dial-Up Edition CD, if necessary, and open the

    2. Mac68K - Start Here folder, and then open the Navigator Upgraders - Start Here folder.

  2. Click the Install Netscape Communicator icon and complete the installation using the Easy Install option.

  3. Turn on virus protection, screen savers, and other extensions that you turned off before installation, and restart your Macintosh.

What's next for Macintosh 68030 or 68040 users?

Once you've installed Dial-Up Edition 3.0, gone through the Dial-Up Edition 3.0 Account Setup, and upgraded to Netscape Communicator, you're ready to begin using Netscape Communicator. Either now, or after you've done some exploring, you may want to install the additional Dial-Up Edition plug-ins. Turn to Chapter 4 for information on using and expanding the features of Dial-Up Edition.