Setup guide

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Following is a summary of the information you need to set up your connection.
To set up a telephone modem
To set up the built-in Ethernet port or a DSL or cable modem
To set up an AirPort or wireless connection
To set up your email account information
What you need to know What you are looking for
Type of configuration PPP, Manual, or AOL Dialup
If manual, the IP address for
your computer
Number that looks like this: 12.345.567.89
Domain Name System (DNS)
servers (optional)
Number that looks like this: 10.255.255.255
Search domains (optional) Name that looks like this: yourcompany.com
If PPP, a phone number Telephone number
Your user account name and
password
Information provided by your ISP
What you need to know What you are looking for
Type of TCP/IP connection Manual, Manually for DHCP, DHCP, or BootP
If manual, the IP address for
your computer, subnet mask,
and router
Number that looks like this: 12.345.567.89
If manual, the subnet mask and
router address
Number that looks like this: 10.255.255.255
If using DHCP and required, the
DHCP client ID
Information provided by your system administrator
Domain Name System (DNS)
servers (optional)
Number that looks like this: 10.255.255.255
Name that looks like this: companyname.com
Search domains (optional) Name that looks like this: yourcompany.com
What you need to know What you are looking for
Network name Provided by your AirPort network administrator. May be visible in
the AirPort status menu.
Password (if required) Provided by your AirPort network administrator.
What you need to know What you are looking for
Your email address Address that looks like this: [e-mail]
Your user account ID The first part of your email address: tclark3
Type of account IMAP or POP
Incoming mail server Name that looks like this: mail.mac.com
Outgoing mail server Name that looks like this: smtp.mac.com