imac - Creating a Connection

1. Go to the Apple menu, open the Assistants folder, then select Internet Setup Assistant.
2. The Internet Setups Assistant window opens. Here, you'll be asked if you would like to set up your computer to connect to the Internet. Click on the Yes button.
   
   
   
   
3. Now, you'll be asked if you already have signed up for an Internet account. If you have already activated your account with WebcomUS Communications, click on the Yes button.
   
   
   
   
4. The Internet Setup Assistant Introduction window appears. Click on the Right Arrow at the bottom of the window to continue.
   
   
   
   
5. Next, you'll be asked what to name this configuration. Type in WebcomUS.
6. Select Modem as the method of getting connected to the Internet.
   
   
   
   
7. The Internet Setup Assistant Modem Settings window opens.
   Configure the settings as follows:
   
   "What modem are you using?" Select the default modem.
   "Which port is the modem connected to?" Select Port as Internal Modem.
   "Does your phone line use tone or pulse?" Select Tone.
   Do not check or tick the option "Ignore Dial tone."
   
   Note: If there is no modem listed, you'll need to either contact Apple (if your computer came with a modem), or the manufacturer of your modem (if you bought it separately).
   
   

8. Click on the Right Arrow to continue.
   
   
   
   

9. The Internet Setup Assistant Configuration Information window opens.
10. This is where you'll need to put in your local WebcomUS Communications dial-up number.
    

    If you don't know what your dial-up number is yet, click here to find a WebcomUS Communications access number in your local area.

11. Type in your userid and password to sign in. Make sure that it is spelled correctly, and that you use the correct case.

12. Click on the Right Arrow to continue.
    
    
    

13. The Internet Setup Assistant PPP Connect Scripts window opens.
14. You'll now be asked if you need to use a PPP script to sign on.
15. Select No and proceed to the next step.
    
    
    
    
    
16. The Internet Setup Assistant IP Address window opens.
17. Select No then click on the Right Arrow to continue.
    
    
    
    
18. The Internet Setup Assistant Domain Name Servers window opens.
19. Do not type in anything here. Click on the Right Arrow to continue.
    
    
    
    
20. The Internet Setup Assistant E-mail address and password window opens.
21. You need to enter information about your e-mail account. This will configure your computer to be able to send and receive e-mail.
22. Enter your e-mail address in the first field.
23. Then, enter your password into the next field.
24. Leave the > symbol in the last field -- this is the default setting and should be left alone.
    
    
    
    
25. The Internet Setup Assistant E-mail Account and Host Computer window opens.
26. In the first field, type in your e-mail account name in the format shown below.
    
    If you're a customer with userid "john", you would put in: john@webcomus.com
    
    
27. In the field below the first one, type in your outgoing mail server: smtp.webcomus.com

28. Click on the Right Arrow to continue.
    
    
    

29. The Internet Setup Assistant Newsgroup Host Computer window opens.
30. Do not type in anything here, click on the Right Arrow to continue.
    
    
    
    
31. In the next window, you will be asked about Proxy Servers.
32. Select No then click on the Right Arrow to continue.
    
    
    
    
33. The Internet Setup Assistant Conclusion window opens.
34. To complete the configuration and save your settings, click on the Go Ahead button.
35. You can also connect right away by checking the Connect when finished option.
    
    
    
    
36. WebcomUS Communications Internet Setup for iMac is complete.