Macintosh Setup

If you've tried the quick setup without success, here are the complete instructions for configuring your network connection under Macintosh OS 9x. You may wish to print them out.

Configure your network software

There are two possible network software packages your Macintosh could be running: MacTCP and Open Transport. The Open Transport is the newer of the two. If your Macintosh has at least 16 MB of memory (RAM) and Mac O/S System 7.5.3 or higher then Open Transport is the recommended software as it is more reliable. ResNet does not support MacTCP based networking. Therefore, you must upgrade to Open Transport to use the ResNet Network.

Checking for MacTCP or Open Transport

If you purchased your Macintosh within the last year, Open Transport is probably installed on your machine. Some recent Macintoshes require Open Transport exclusively.

To check if Open Transport is installed:

Click on the Apple logo in the upper-left corner of the screen.
Select "Control Panels."

If your Macintosh has TCP/IP listed in the Control Panels, then you have Open Transport. If you see an item called MacTCP, you have the older MacTCP networking and must upgrade to Open Transport before you can use ResNet.

Checking the Open Transport Version

To see which version of Open Transport your Macintosh has:

Open the "Control Panel" then open the "TCP/IP."
Click "File" and choose "Get Info."
The Open Transport version will be shown in the section titled "Versions."
Click "OK.'

If your Macintosh has version 1.10 or earlier, you will need to upgrade.

Getting Your Ethernet Address

To find out your ethernet address in Open Transport:

Click the Apple Menu, click on "Control Panel" and select the "TCP/IP."
Click on "File" at the top of the screen and choose "Get Info."
Your ethernet address can found next to the heading Hardware Address.
Click "OK."

Setting Up Open Transport

Follow these steps:

Double-click on your "System Folder."
Open the folder called "Control Panels."
Double-click "TCP/IP."
Select "Ethernet" from the-pull-down menu next to "Connect Via:."
Select "Using DHCP Server" from the pull-down menu next to "Configure:" in the Setup area.
When you close or quit "TCP/IP", your Macintosh will ask if you wish to save the changes. Click on "Save."

Register for ResNet Service

You should now have a live network connection, but your access is restricted to the ResNet Registration page. For unrestricted access, you must fill out the online registration form. Open a web browser, and follow the instuctions. After you have completed registration, you need to restart your computer.