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Note: Effective August 1, 2003, Central Michigan University will begin gradual phase-out of the dial-up services. Under the reduced service plan, CMU will preserve dial-up Internet access for all users in the local calling area. Statewide Internet access will no longer be available. Local users may access the university network by dialing 774-2224. See ISP FAQs and Local ISP List for replacement service information.

The following procedure describes setting up a Macintosh, with OS 8.5 or higher, to dial into the Internet.

Start the Internet Setup Assistant by clicking on the Apple symbol (in the upper left part of your screen), moving down to Internet Access, and clicking on Internet Setup Assistant. Click YES to say that you would like to connect to the Internet.
Click YES to say that you already have an Internet account. Then read the introduction and click on the right arrow when you are finished.
Name your connection HOME, and make sure that MODEM is selected to be used to connect to the Internet. Click on the right arrow when you are done.
On this screen select your modem, the port the modem is in, and the type of dialing that your phone uses (Either TONE or PULSE, but usually TONE). Click on the right arrow to continue.

Enter your local dial-in number in the top text box. If you are on campus, the number is 2224. If you are off campus, but local to Mt. Pleasant the number is 774-2224.

Please be aware that long-distance charges may apply if you are connecting to a dial-up number outside your local toll-free calling area. Your local telephone service provider can determine if a dial-up number will incur long-distance charges. CMU cannot be held responsible for charges incurred from connecting to dial-up services.

Enter your Global ID. Then enter your password on the next line. If you do not know your Global ID or password, contact the Information Technology Help Desk at (989) 774-3662. Click on the right arrow when you are finished.
Select NO for the required PPP scripts and click on the right arrow at the bottom.
Select NO for the assigned IP address and click on the right arrow at the bottom.
Enter your primary e-mail address and password on this screen, and click on the right arrow to continue.
Enter your primary e-mail address and your mail server name on this screen, and click on the right arrow to continue.
Select no proxy server and click the right arrow to continue.
Uncheck the box to dial-in when finished, and click the GO AHEAD button to finish the Internet Setup Assistant.

You should now be ready to dial into the Internet. To open the connection click on the phone icon in the upper right hand corner of your screen and select Open PPP Connection.

Receiving Additional Help
For additional information about information contained in this Quick Guide, please contact the Help Desk at 774-3662 or email helpdesk@cmich.edu.