Black Box Webcam FX850A User Manual

APRIL 1998  
FX850A  
FX850AE  
Internet Sharer  
CUSTOMER  
SUPPORT  
INFORMATION  
Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX  
FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746  
Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018  
 
INTERNET SHARER  
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT  
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD  
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de  
que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.  
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para  
referencia futura.  
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de  
operación deben ser respetadas.  
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.  
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca  
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..  
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que  
sean recomendados por el fabricante.  
7. El parato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea  
recomendado por el fabricante.  
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá  
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser  
referido a personal de servicio calificado.  
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no  
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,  
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar  
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de  
ventilación.  
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NOM STATEMENT  
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor  
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo  
amplificadores) que producen calor.  
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del  
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.  
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización  
del equipo no sea eliminada.  
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no  
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,  
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del  
aparato.  
14. El equio eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las  
recomendaciones del fabricante.  
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas  
de energia.  
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea  
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.  
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean  
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.  
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:  
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u  
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o  
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o  
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su  
desempeño; o  
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.  
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TRADEMARKS  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
CONTENTS  
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
3.1 What the Package Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
3.2 System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
3.3 Installing Internet Dialer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
3.4 Installing the Internet Sharer in a PC Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
3.5 Installing the Internet Sharer in a Macintosh Environment . . . . . . . . 17  
Appendix A: Serial Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
A.1 Cable and Connector Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
A.1.1 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
A.1.2 Connector Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
A.2 Serial Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
A.2.1 Computer (DB25) to the Internet Sharer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
A.2.2 Computer (DB9) to the Internet Sharer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
A.2.3 MacIntosh computer (MINI 8 DIN) to the Internet Sharer . . . 27  
A.2.4 Internet Sharer to the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
A.3 Using Wall Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Appendix B: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
B.1 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
B.2 Contacting Black Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
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INTERNET SHARER  
1. Specifications  
System Requirements — Internet dialer software: Microsoft Internet Explorer,  
Netscape Personal Edition, Trumpet Winsock version 2.x, or Windows 95; ISP must  
support a PPP connection; An external modem (the modem becomes a dedicated  
Internet modem); Operating system: Windows 3.x or Windows 95  
Approvals — CSA, UL, TUV, FCC, CE  
Size — 2”H x 12”W x 6.5”D (5.1 x 30.4 x 16.5 cm)  
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2. Introduction  
With the Internet Sharer, up to 3 users can access the Internet using only one  
Internet account. The Internet Sharer provides businesses, schools, homes, and  
home offices with cost-effective Internet access.  
It’s compatible with services offered by the majority of Internet Service  
Providers (ISPs).  
You can create, send, and receive personal email. WebShare works with  
NetScape Mail, Eudora, and other popular Winsock compliant programs.  
To use the Internet Sharer, you need Windows 3.x or 95, and your Internet  
Service Provider (ISP) must support a PPP connection. You’ll also need an  
external modem.  
If the Internet dialer software is already installed, you don’t have to reinstall it.  
If it’s not installed, you must install it, one PC at a time.  
Once the Internet dialer software is installed, attaching the Internet Sharer is  
plug-and-play. Simply connect the 3 PCs to the Internet Sharer unit using the serial  
cables provided. Then connect an external modem to the Internet Sharer.  
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3. Installation  
3.1 What the Package Includes  
The following is a list of the items included in your package:  
• (1) Internet Sharer  
• (3) 15-ft. (4.6-m) serial cables  
• (1) 15-ft. (4.6-m) telephone cable  
• (4) DB25 to RJ-45 adapters  
• (3) DB9 to RJ-45 adapters  
• (1) power adapter  
• This user’s manual  
If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box immediately.  
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Internet Sharer Unit  
(4) 15-ft. (4.6-m) serial cables  
Male-to-male  
DB25 adapter  
Power adapter  
(3) DB9 to  
(4) DB25 to  
RJ-45  
adapters  
RJ-45  
adapters  
Figure 3-1. What’s included in your package.  
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3.2 System Requirements  
To use the Internet Sharer, you’ll need:  
• Windows 3.x or Windows 95 for PC or Mac OS 8 or greater  
• Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) must support a PPP connection (check  
with your ISP).  
• An external modem (the modem becomes a dedicated Internet modem)  
• Modem compatible Mac cables for Mac environment.  
3.3 Installing Internet Dialer Software  
In order to connect to the Internet, you must first install an Internet dialer  
software on each PC or Mac. If the Internet dialer software is already installed, you  
do not have to reinstall it.  
Your ISP will give you the information you need to set up your dialer software.  
This section explains how to make it work with the Internet Sharer.  
When installing the Internet dialer software to connect to your Internet service  
Provider, you must:  
• Connect one computer to the external modem using your serial modem cable  
(do not use the supplied Internet Sharer cables).  
• Install the Internet dialer software on one PC at a time by following the  
instructions provided with the Internet software package you will use.  
• While you install the software on the first computer, write down the following  
parameters as they appear on the screen during the installation. This  
information will be useful for the second and third PC installation. Some of  
these parameters might not appear.  
- Username  
- Password  
- E-mail address if you have only one for the 3 PCs  
- IP address  
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- DNS (Name-server address for Mac environment)  
- Provider’s phone number  
• Let your system detect your modem, or select it from the list.  
• Verify that the maximum speed is set to 115200 baud. If not, set it to this value.  
If this speed is not supported select the next highest speed supported by the  
Internet Sharer unit. The supported speeds are 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200,  
and 9600 baud.  
• Once the Internet dialer software installation has been completed, test the  
connection to the Internet with that computer directly connected to the  
modem (without the Internet Sharer).  
NOTE  
When you set up the second and third computers, it is possible that  
your Internet Service Provider will ask you if this is a reinstallation or a  
new account. Select “reinstallation.”  
Repeat the installation steps for the other two computers.  
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Your Modem Serial Cable  
(Do NOT use supplied  
Internet Sharer cable.)  
Figure 3-2. Attaching the modem to the PC.  
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3.4 Installing the Internet Sharer in a PC Environment  
Having previously confirmed that a direct connection from each PC to the Internet  
works, connect each PC to the Internet Sharer using supplied serial cables and  
adapters. Connect the Internet Sharer’s MODEM port to the external modem  
using the supplied Internet Sharer cable.  
In order to be able to use the Internet Sharer, you must first connect it to your  
computer’s serial port. Follow these steps:  
• Turn OFF your PCs.  
• Find the serial port on your PC’s back panel. Match the serial-port adapter  
included in your Internet Sharer package to the serial port on your PC (DB25  
or DB9). Plug the serial port adapter onto the PC’s serial port.  
• Plug one end of the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable into the serial-port adapter, and the  
other into the Internet Sharer’s PORT #1.  
• To connect a second and third PC to the Internet Sharer’s PORT #2 and PORT  
#3, respectively, follow steps above for each additional PC.  
• Plug one end of the flat cable to the Internet Sharer MODEM port the other  
end to the modem using the supplied DB25-to-RJ-45 connector and the  
gender changer.  
• Plug the included power supply into the power socket and the other end into  
the Internet Sharer’s +9V power socket.  
• Turn on the PCs, the Internet Sharer and the modem.  
You are now ready to surf the Net using the Internet Sharer. Access the Internet  
exactly as you normally would with your Internet dialer software.  
If you have any problems, it is possible that some parameters have not been set  
correctly. Make sure you’ve followed your Internet Service Provider’s directions for  
setting up your dialer software. If you’re still having problems, see the  
troubleshooting suggestions in Appendix B.  
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For additional cabling information, refer to Appendix A.  
Figure 3-3. Installing the Internet Sharer in a PC environment.  
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3.5 Installing the Internet Sharer in a Mac Environment  
Having previously confirmed that a direct connection from each Mac to the  
Internet works, connect each Mac to the Internet Sharer using the supplied serial  
cables and adapters with a modem cable (not supplied). Connect the Internet  
Sharer’s MODEM port to the external modem using the supplied Internet Sharer  
cable.  
In order to be able to use the Internet Sharer, you must first connect it to your  
Mac’s serial port. Follow these steps:  
• Turn OFF your Mac computers.  
• Find the serial port on your Mac. Connect a modem cable (not supplied) on  
your Mac and plug the supplied serial DB25 to RJ-45 adapter to the end of that  
cable.  
• Plug one end of the supplied RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable into the serial DB25-to-RJ-45  
adapter, and the other end into the Internet Sharer’s PORT #1.  
• To connect a second and third Mac to the Internet Sharer’s PORT #2 and  
PORT #3, respectively, follow steps above for each additional Mac.  
• Plug one end of the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable to the Internet Sharer MODEM port  
the other end to the modem using the supplied DB25-to-RJ-45 connector and  
the gender changer.  
• Plug the included power supply into the power socket and the other end into  
the Internet Sharer’s +9V power socket.  
• Turn on the computers, the Internet Sharer, and the modem.  
You are now ready to surf the Net using the Internet Sharer. Access the Internet  
exactly as you normally would with your Internet dialer software.  
If you have any problems, it is possible that some parameters have not been set  
correctly. Refer to Appendix B for more information.  
For additional cabling information, refer to Appendix A.  
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Mac modem cable male DB25  
to Mini 8 DIN (not supplied—  
see Appendix A for pinout)  
Female  
DB25  
Female  
DB25  
Female  
DB25  
Female  
DB25  
Figure 3-4. Installing the Internet Sharer in a Mac environment:  
1. Connect the computers to the Internet Sharer.  
2. Connect the Internet Sharer to the modem.  
3. Plug in the power adapter.  
See the previous page for detailed instructions.  
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Your modem serial  
cable (do not use  
supplied Internet Sharer  
cables at this stage).  
Figure 3-5. Macintosh computer (MINI 8 DIN) to the Internet Sharer cable.  
MAC DIALER CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS  
If you have problems surfing the Net, check the following parameters on each Mac:  
Modem port and driver  
Click on the Apple menu.  
• Select Control Panel.  
• Click on Modem.  
Connect via: Select the Mac modem port to which the Internet Sharer is  
connected.  
Modem: Select the name of the modem that corresponds to the modem  
connected to the Internet Sharer.  
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• Close the window and save your settings.  
Figure 3-6. Modem screen.  
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TCP/IP Settings  
• Click on the Apple menu.  
• Select Control Panel.  
• Click on TCP/IP.  
• Select PPP in the Connect via field.  
• Select Using PPP Server in the Configure field.  
• Make sure a Name server addr. has been defined. These addresses are normally  
provided by your ISP.  
• Close the window and save your settings.  
Figure 3-7. TCP/IP screen.  
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Dialer Settings  
• Click on the Apple menu.  
• Select Control Panel.  
• Click on PPP.  
• Click on Registered User.  
• Enter your Name, your Password, and the ISP’s Phone Number.  
• Close the window and save your settings.  
Figure 3-8. PPP screen.  
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Appendix A: Serial Cables  
A.1 Cable and Connector Information  
The following information is provided for those who plan to buy or construct their  
own cables. A description of the different connectors is also available.  
A.1.1 CABLES  
Use UTP low-capacitance (less than 15 pF per foot) cable for all serial cables.  
Serial cables may be up to 600 feet (180 m) in length.  
To avoid potential signal-corruption problems, avoid running cables near  
fluorescent light fixtures, generators, large electrical motors, and any other  
potential source of electromagnetic interference.  
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A.1.2 CONNECTOR TYPES  
The different connector types used to connect an Internet Sharer to a PC and to  
a modem are shown in Figure A-1.  
Male DB25  
Female DB25  
Male DB9  
Female DB9  
Male RJ-45  
Female RJ-45  
Figure A-1. Connector Types.  
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A.2 Serial Cables  
Use a female DB25 (or female DB9) to female RJ-45 adapter and an 8-conductor  
UTP crossed cable to connect a PC to the Internet Sharer. Use a standard  
Macintosh modem cable, a female DB25 to female RJ-45 adapter and an 8-  
conductor UTP crossed cable to connect a Macintosh computer to the Internet  
Sharer. Use female DB25 to female RJ-45 adapters with a male to male gender  
changer and an 8 conductor UTP crossed cable to connect a modem to the  
Internet Sharer.  
A.2.1 COMPUTER (DB25) TO THE INTERNET SHARER  
Use a female DB25 to female RJ-45 adapter and an 8-conductor UTP crossed cable  
to connect a PC with a DB25 port to the Internet Sharer.  
Figure A-2. Computer (DB25) to the Internet Sharer.  
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A.2.2 COMPUTER (DB9) TO THE INTERNET SHARER  
Use a female DB9 to female RJ-45 adapter and an 8-conductor UTP crossed cable  
to connect a PC with a DB9 port to the Internet Sharer.  
Figure A-3. Computer (DB9) to the Internet Sharer.  
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A.2.3 MACINTOSH COMPUTER (MINI 8 DIN) TO THE INTERNET SHARER  
Use a standard Macintosh modem cable, the supplied female DB25 to female RJ-45  
adapter, and the supplied 8-conductor UTP crossed cable to connect a Macintosh  
to the Internet Sharer.  
Figure A-4. Macintosh computer (MINI 8 DIN) to the Internet Sharer.  
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A.2.4 INTERNET SHARER TO THE MODEM  
Use female DB25 to female RJ-45 adapters with a male-to-male gender changer and  
an 8-conductor UTP crossed cable supplied to connect a modem to the Internet  
Sharer.  
Figure A-5. Internet Sharer to the Modem.  
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A.3 Using Wall Cables  
If your PCs are far from each other or the Internet Sharer is installed in an  
equipment room, you can use existing wall cabling or you can install wall cabling.  
Remember that all cables from the PC to the Internet Sharer or to the modem  
have to be crossover cables.  
NOTE  
You can mix crossover and straight-through cables if you respect the  
following conditions.  
• You can use straight through cables one after the other with one  
crossover cable.  
• You can use one or any odd number of crossover cables connected  
one after the other because you will still obtain a crossover cable.  
You cannot use two or any even number of crossover cables connected  
one after the other because you will obtain a straight-through cable.  
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RJ-45  
wall  
outlets  
RJ-45  
wall  
outlets  
Crossover  
cables  
(supplied)  
DB25 or DB9 to  
RJ-45 adapters  
(supplied)  
Straight-  
through  
cables  
Crossover  
cables  
(supplied)  
DB25 to RJ-45  
adapters  
(supplied)  
Wall  
Computer room  
Equipment room  
Gender changer  
(supplied)  
Figure A-6. Example using wall cabling.  
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Appendix B: Troubleshooting  
B.1 Common Problems  
Here are some of the most common problems you might have with the Internet  
Sharer. Try the solutions suggested. If you’re still having trouble, see the technical-  
support information in Section B.2.  
Problem  
Unable to dial.  
Solution  
Verify your cabling and connection.  
Verify your cable/adapter, try another cable/adapter. Make sure you are using  
ONLY the cable AND adapter supplied with the Internet Sharer.  
Verify the serial-port settings. The settings must be: 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200  
or 9600; N,8,1.  
Make sure that your modem supports 115200 baud. If not, you have to set the  
Internet Sharer MODEM port to the maximum speed supported by your modem.  
To change the speed, use a terminal communication software such as  
HyperTerminal in Windows 95 or Terminal in Windows 3.x. With your PC  
connected to Port #1, #2 or #3 of the Internet Sharer, establish the communication  
between your PC and the Internet Sharer using the terminal software and send the  
command corresponding to the maximum speed supported by your modem and  
press Enter. Following is the list of supported commands:  
ATI54=57600  
ATI54=38400  
ATI54=19200  
ATI54=9600  
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You should receive a message from the Internet Sharer confirming the speed. If  
you do not know the maximum speed of your modem, start by selecting 57600 and  
try to communicate with your modem. If it still does not work, try the next speed,  
38400, and so on. Using a modem that supports 115200 baud will increase the  
performance of the Internet Sharer.  
Verify that you are using the right modem driver for your modem.  
Problem  
Able to dial but unable to establish the first connection.  
Solution  
Verify your serial-port settings. The settings must be: 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200  
or 9600 bps, N,8,1.  
Verify the handshaking—it must be hardware RTS/CTS.  
Verify that your are attempting to establish a PPP connection.  
Problem  
Able to dial and establish the first connection but unable to locate any WWW site.  
Solution  
Verify your DNS setting. A DNS must be provided.  
Problem  
Unable to establish a second connection.  
Solution  
Make sure each of the 3 PCs connected to Internet Sharer is able to establish a  
connection through the Internet Sharer, one PC at a time.  
Make sure the username, password, and script file (if defined) are the same on  
all 3 PCs.  
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Make sure the IP address is the same on all PCs. For example if one PC is set at  
“IP address is assigned automatically” all the PCs must use this same setting.  
Attempt to surf again on the Internet. If you are unable to solve your problem  
with the information provided in this section, please refer to Section B.2,  
Contacting Technical Support.  
MAC DIALER CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS  
If you have problems surfing the Net, check the following parameters on each Mac:  
modem port, modem driver, TCP/IP connection, and dialer settings.  
If you have problems surfing the Net, check the following parameters on each  
Mac:  
Modem port and driver  
• Click on Apple menu  
• Select Control Panel  
• Click on Modem  
Connect via:  
Select the Mac modem port that the Internet Sharer is connected to.  
Modem:  
Select the name of the modem that corresponds to the modem connected to  
the Internet Sharer.  
Close the window and save your settings.  
TCP/IP Settings  
• Click on Apple menu  
• Select Control Panel  
• Click on TCP/IP  
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Select PPP in the Connect via field  
Select Using PPP Server in the Configure field  
Make sure a Name server addr. has been defined. These addresses are normally  
provided by your ISP.  
Close the window and save your settings.  
Dialer Settings  
• Click on Apple menu  
• Select Control Panel  
• Click on PPP  
• Click on Registered User  
• Enter your Name, your Password and the ISP’s phone number.  
• Close the window and save your settings.  
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B.2 Contacting Technical Support  
If you are unable to solve your problem with the information provided in this  
appendix, please do the following before calling technical support:  
Try to recreate the problem; record what you do and what happens.  
Record the status of the indicator lights at the time the problem occurs.  
Record any other observations you have made.  
Be sure to have the unit close by and have the following information on hand:  
• Model number (P/N)  
• Serial number (S/N)  
• Purchase date  
• The User’s Manual  
• Name of the Internet dialer software used  
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