Connecting Using ClaraDSL - OS X Tiger
Using an USB ADSL Modem
If you are using an ADSL modem, install the software as detailed in the manufacturers documentation. Once the modem has been installed sucessfully, it is included as an option on the "Show" tab in the network window.
To set up the Mac to work with the newly installed modem:
1) Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences", then click on the Network icon.
2) Click on Location and select "New Location". Enter the location name you wish to give this connection, for example Claranet_Broadband. This field does not accept any spaces. Click on Ok to proceed.
3) Select the newly installed modem at the show option and you should see a screen similar to the one shown below. Please enter the following information on this screen:
Service provider: Enter a name for your connection that will allow you to identify it, for example: "Claranet".
Account name: Enter the Claranet adsl user name
Your username should look like either of the following:
joebloggs@adsl-1.uk.clara.net
joebloggs@adsl-2.uk.clara.net
If your Claranet e-mail address is johnsmith@clara.co.uk this would make
your ADSL username johnsmith@adsl-1.uk.clara.net or johnsmith@adsl-2.uk.clara.net.
The syntax after the @ symbol is known as the ADSL Gateway.
The gateway affiliated with your account would have been sent to you
once the service was activated.
Password: Enter your Claranet password
Telephone and alternate number: Enter 0
4) Click on the TCP/IP tab and enter the Claranet DNS server addresses. Once entered, click on Apply now to save the changes.
Primary DNS: 195.8.69.7
Secondary DNS: 195.8.69.12
You should now be able to connect using your ADSL modem.
Using an ADSL router
Using a router is great way to share your ADSL connection amongst multiple computers. The following is a quick and easy guide to setting up an ADSL connection in Mac OS X 10.4 if you are using an ADSL router.
Please note before you attempt the following steps you are required to configure your ADSL Router. Without the correct router configuration settings, following these steps will not enable you to connect. For more information regarding setting up and configuring your router, please refer to the manufacturer's documentation supplied with the device.
These are the most common basic settings for routers configured
to connect to our ADSL service.
Encasulation : PPPoA
Multiplexing method : VC-BASED / G.DMT
VCI : 38
VPI : 0
Enter the ADSL username and password as shown in step 3. For further assistance on entering your login details on your router, please refer to the documentation supplied by the manufacturer of the device.
Setting up the connection
1) Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences", then click on the Network icon.
2) Click on Location and select "New Location". Enter the location name you wish to give this connection, for example Claranet_Broadband. This field does not accept any spaces. Click on Ok to proceed.
3) Select "Built in Ethernet" at the show option and you should see a screen similar to the one shown below. Please enter the following information on this screen:
Ensure that "Configure IPv4" is set to "Using DHCP".
Enter the Claranet DNS server addresses in the DNS Servers box.
Primary DNS: 195.8.69.7
Secondary DNS: 195.8.69.12
4) Click on Apply Now and the Mac will detect the router.
If all is ok you should get a screen like the one below indicating the Mac has detected the router and is connected to it.
