Mac OS X 10.4 Help

Setting up a network connection

If you want to connect to a network or to the Internet, you need to set up a
network connection.
Use the Network pane of System Preferences to enter your connection
information, such as connection method, TCP/IP settings, account name, and
password.
Settings for different network connections can be saved in "locations." Your
default location, named "Automatic," includes settings for each of your
computer's network "ports," or methods of connecting. Ports include Built-in
Ethernet, AirPort, and an Internal or External Modem.
Search Mac Help for additional topics that walk you through setting up your
connection depending on how you connect (DSL, dial-up PPP, or cable modem,
for example).
If you're not sure what settings to use, check the information you got from
your Internet service provider (ISP)when you signed up for your account, or
talk to your network administrator.
If you change network settings frequently, you can create additional locations,
then switch quickly using the Location command in the Apple menu.
1. Open System Preferences and click Network.
2. Choose a location from the Location pop-up menu, or create a
new location.
3. Choose a configuration from the Show pop-up menu, then enter
settings appropriate to that port.
You can also use Network Setup Assistant to walk you through
the setup process. Click Assist Me in the Network pane of
System Preferences, and follow the onscreen instructions.

Search Mac Help for additional topics that walk you through setting up yourconnection depending on how you connect (DSL, dial-up PPP, or cable modem,for example).If you're not sure what settings to use, check the information you got fromyour Internet service provider (ISP)when you signed up for your account, ortalk to your network administrator.If you change network settings frequently, you can create additional locations,then switch quickly using the Location command in the Apple menu.
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