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Remote Access
Using a Macintosh to Connect to UCI via Modem

Requirements:

The following requirements must be met:

1. You have activated your UCInetID and password.

2. Your Mac is running system 7.6.1 or later.

3. Your modem is represented in the list shown in the modem control panel. If not you will have to obtain the modem script from the modem manufacturer's web site, if possible.

   Please see the Appendix at the end of this document for help in activating and determining your System version and OT version.

Step 1. Configuring PPP

If you have an external modem, turn it on.

Go to the Apple Menu Items and choose Control Panels. Choose Remote Access (This was called PPP in systems prior to 8.5). A dialog box, as shown below will pop up.

If you have another Internet Service Provider like Pacific Bell or AOL, this will write over the settings. Either write down all the settings to restore them later or click on File --> Configurations and duplicate the settings. This will insure that you don't write over your original configurations.

1. Type in your UCInetID in lower case letters. This is the same thing as the login name to your NACS Mailbox account. For example, qsmith@uci.edu, would use qsmith.

2. Type in your password.

3. Type in the phone number to UCI's modem pool 824-9999.

If you live outside of the 949 area code, you will need to add 1-949 to your dial up number. Using UCI's modem pool is free for faculty, staff and students. However, you may incur charges from the phone company if this is a long distance or toll charge. You should disable call waiting if you have it, otherwise incoming calls can hang your session. To disable call waiting from Pacific Bell, put in *70, before the number. GTE uses 70#.

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Step 2. Configuring TCP/IP

With Remote Access (or PPP) still active, choose TCP/IP... from the Remote Access (PPP) menu. A dialog box, as shown below will pop up.

1. Choose PPP from the Connect via: pop up menu.

2. Using PPP Server will default automatically for the Configure: pop-up menu.

3. Type in the primary and secondary DNS numbers as shown below.

   • 128.200.1.201 and 128.200.192.202

4. Type in uci.edu for the search domains.

5. Close the TCP/IP box by clicking in the box in the top left corner and click Save when prompted.

Step 3. Choosing your modem

With Remote Access (PPP) still active, choose Modem... from the PPP menu.

1. Choose Modem Port under the Connect via: pop up menu.

2. Choose your modem from the Modem: pop up menu. (If your modem is not listed, you will need to get the script from the manufacturer of your modem.)

3. Leave Sound: On if you want to hear your modem and choose Tone unless you know you have a Pulse connection.

4. Close the Modem window by clicking in the box in the left top corner and click Save when prompted.

Step 4. Dialing Up to UCI

With the PPP control panel still active, click on Connect. This will dial up to the UCI modem pool and make the proper connection.

Step 5. You are connected!

You now have a PPP connection. Note that the Connect button now reads Disconnect. Future connections will only require opening the Remote Access (PPP) control panel and clicking on the Connect button.

Once you are connected, the status area will state what speed you are connected and the duration of your connection. You can now run any Internet software you have including Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Telnet, Eudora, etc. Look for Internet programs in your Internet Folder on your Hard Drive. You can also do a search using Find... from the File Menu.

UCI has site licenses for Netscape Navigator and Eudora Pro. You can download copies from NACS' Macintosh Archive. Using your web browser, go to http://mac-archive.oac.uci.edu for directions on how to access the archive.

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There are two common errors that you may encounter.

• Authentication Failed: Your Login Name (UCInetID) and/or password is incorrect. Highlight your UCInetID and password and delete them. Retype them in lowercase letters. If you are still unable to connect, you may need to come to NACS' Help Desk with a picture ID to get your password reset.

• Stops at "Starting Network Protocols" (MacOS 8.1 and below): You have exceeded your Prime Time allotment for the week. Click disconnect and try again during non Prime Time.
  

  Modem usage per person (UCInetID) during "Prime Time" will be limited to a fixed number of hours each week. This limit will be set at 10 hours per week. Total usage outside of Prime Time will not be limited (except by the usage demands of others). More detailed information can be found at http://www.nacs.uci.edu/communication/lifeline-modem-policy.html. Prime Time is currently defined as 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Sunday - Thursday.

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Appendix

UCInetID Activation:

If you have not activated your UCInetID, go to NACS' Lab B (EG 1140) during business hours and ask the on-duty consultant for help or obtain the activation document, "Activating Your UCInetID" from the rack outside Lab B or in EG 2130. You may also go to the UCInetID web page at: http://activate.uci.edu

How to determine the version of your Operating System:

To determine the version of your OS, go to the Finder by clicking on the desktop or choosing Finder from the Finder Menu in the top right corner. While in the Finder, go to the Apple Menu in the top left corner and choose About This Computer. This will tell you the version of your OS.

If you lack the required system software including OT/PPP, it can be obtained (up to version 8.1) at no cost from NACS. However, any system updates you do are done at your own risk and NACS does not support such efforts.

If you are running Mac OS 7.5.3 or 7.5.5, you can use the Network Selector Utility that came with the OS to switch to Open Transport.

How to determine what version of Open Transport (OT) you are running:

Go to the Control Panels under the Apple Menu and choose TCP/IP. Under TCP/IP, choose Get Info under the File Menu. Click OK to close the dialog box.