User guide

Macintosh Computers 73
Establishing a Data Connection
Caution
On your computer, make sure that no other application is using
the modem port assigned for Globalstar data (you will see a
warning box in this case). If another application such as the
Palm HotSync Manager blocks the port, close the application or
disable its control over the port before attempting a Globalstar
data connection.
Establishing PPP Data Connections
PPP data connections can be either
■ Packet (PPP) data only (example: browsing the Internet)
■ Asynchronous data with PPP data (example: dialing into a modem
behind a firewall, then accessing a corporate intranet)
To establish a connection using PPP data
Tip
Applications that use TCP/IP service (for example, a browser or
e-mail application) may connect automatically when you open
them, if you have selected “Connect automatically when starting
TCP/IP applications” (as shown in “Setting Up the Remote
Access Protocol” on page 67).
1. Make sure the Tri-Mode Phone is properly connected to your Macintosh
computer (as described in “Connecting Macintosh Components” on
page 57).
2. Turn on your Tri-Mode Phone.
3. Rotate or fully extend the appropriate antenna for the type of
connection you wish to make (Globalstar satellite or cellular, as shown
on page 61) and make sure you have a Globalstar or cellular signal.
4. From the
Apple menu, select Control Panel > Remote Access.
or
From the
Apple menu, select Remote Access Status.
If you select
Control Panel > Remote Access, the Remote Access dialog
appears, showing the last active configuration. If that is not the
configuration you wish to use for your connection, select
File >
Configurations
, then select a configuration from the list and click Make
Active
.
Note
Remote Access Status is an alternate method available after
MacOS 7.6. You could also establish a connection from the
Control Strip, if you prefer.
5. In the
Remote Access or Remote Access Status dialog, click Connect.