OS X Manual Dial-Up Configuration

Configuring your Macintosh to access the Internet will require the input of ValleySurf information in several areas of your Macintosh. This tutorial will painlessly walk you through the process.

1. Open System Preferences from the Apple menu.

2. From the System Preferences window, click the Network icon.

3. Select the port that your computer's modem is using from the Configure pop-up menu. In most cases you will choose Internal Modem as shown below.

4. Click on the TCP/IP tab and set the configuration exactly as shown below.

5. Click on the PPP tab and enter your ValleySurf account information as demonstrated below (note: the example below is only an example, please enter your own username, password and dial-up number information).
5a. Under Service Provider enter ValleySurf.
5b. Under Telephone Number and Alternate Number, enter ValleySurf dial-up access numbers that are a local phone call from the location you will be using to access the Internet. Use our "Dial-Up Number Generator" to identify a ValleySurf access number that is a local call from the location your computer will be dialing from. There is no need to enter the area code.
5c. Under Account Name, enter your ValleySurf username. Under Password, enter your ValleySurf password. Check the Save Password box.

6. Click the PPP Options button and configure your settings as shown in the example below. Then click the OK button.

7. Click the Modem tab and select the modem installed on your computer from the Modem pop-up menu. (note: the first modem indicated is usually the modem that is installed. If unsure, consult your computer¹s documentation). Check ON next to "Sound", Check Tone next to "Dialing" and Check the box next to Wait for dial tone before dialing. Click the Save button. Your computer is now configured to access the Internet using the ValleySurf network!