Soma Networks SOMAport 400, User Manual

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To change network settings in Mac OS 8 and 9
NOTE: Your computer must have an Ethernet card and Open Transport
networking software to connect to the Internet.
1 Click the Apple icon and choose Control Panels > TCP/IP .
The TCP/IP window opens.
2 Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.
3 Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu.
4 Close the TCP/IP control panel.
If you made any changes, save them when prompted.
5 Restart your computer.
6 Check your Internet connection by launching a Web browser on the computer
connected to the SOMAport.
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If your browser automatically opens to your service provider’s Web site, full
service has already been activated.
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If your browser does not automatically open to your service provider’s Web
site, go to step 7.
7 Enter a valid Internet address (such as www. google.com) in the Address field
and press enter.
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If the Web page opens, full service has already been activated and you can
begin using your SOMAport for Internet service.
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If your service provider’s Web page opens, activate full service by following
the sign-up procedure that is provided on the Web site.
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If you do not establish an Internet connection, see "Finding Causes of
Computer Problems" on page 48.