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:
• PPP is an extension file that adds PPP capability to the Open Transport TCP/IP control panel.
• ConfigPPP is a utility program you use to set up your PPP options.
• This Read Me document.
MacPPP 2.5 is included here as a convenience for customers who have previously obtained versions of MacPPP from another source. This distribution does not include technical support from Apple Computer, Inc. MacPPP is not part of Open Transport.
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
MacPPP 2.5 is compatible with Virtual Memory.
Versions of MacPPP prior to 2.1.2SD were not compatible with Open Transport.
Installing 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 ConfigPPP from the Control Panels folder inside the System Folder of your startup disk.
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 ConfigPPP 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 ConfigPPP to the Control Panels folder.
4. Click OK.
ConfigPPP 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:
• Copy a previous version of the PPP Preferences file to the Preferences folder in the System Folder of your startup disk.
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• Open ConfigPPP and choose the settings you want to use.
If you have the Apple Internet Connection Kit, you can use the Apple Internet Dialer to set up MacPPP.
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.
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