Dial-up - installation (Mac OS X)

This walkthrough outlines how to get your computer, using Mac OSX, connected to the Internet using a regular dial-up modem.

Step 1: Set up internal modem

1. Click the Apple menu.
2. Choose System Preferences.
3. Double-click Network.
4. In the Show field choose Internal Modem or Modem Port.
5. Choose the PPP tab.

   

   Figure 1 - PPP Setup

6. Enter TELUS as the Service Provider.
7. Using lowercase letters, enter your username and password.
8. Select Save Password if you do not want to enter your password again.
9. You will need to add the local access number for your location in the Telephone Number field. View our list of local access numbers.

   NOTE: If you subscribe to Call Waiting on your phone line, ensure that it is disabled. If this feature is not disabled while you're connected to the Internet, an incoming call will disconnect the modem. To disable Call Waiting, see How to disable Call Waiting below.

10. Click Apply Now to save your settings.
11. Click the X in the upper, left corner to close the window.

Step 2: Connect to the Internet

1. When you're ready to dial up to the Internet, open the Applications folder in your Hard Drive and double click the Internet Connect application.

   

   Figure 2 - Connect

2. Enter your TELUS Internet services password, if it has not already been saved.
3. Click Connect.

How to Disable Call Waiting

If you subscribe to Call Waiting on your phone line, ensure that it is disabled. If this feature is not disabled while you're connected to the Internet, an incoming call will disconnect the modem.

To disable Call Waiting for the duration of your dial-up connection, add *70 before the local access number in your dial-up connection.