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HOW TO USE GUEXPRESS: SETTING UP A MAC (OS X) COMPUTER

Windows 95/98 Windows 2000 Windows XP Mac OS 9.0 (or earlier) Mac OS X r Create a Dial-up Connection r Connect to Georgetown Working offline Setting up and using GUExpress on Mac OS X Part I: Creating a new dial-up connection If you are not using Mac OS X, use the buttons on the left to choose the operating system you are using. Once you have created a dial-up connection and connected to Georgetown, you can Launch Netscape Communicator and use the Internet or access your GUMail account just as you would from your office computer. While using GUExpress, you may sometimes find it convenient to work offline.

Creating a new dial-up connection in Mac OS X Click on the Apple icon in the upper left-hand corner of your screen, then Click on System Preferences....   Under Internet & Network, Click on the Network icon.   This will bring up the Network configuration screen. Make sure Internal Modem is selected, then Click on the TCP/IP tab. Beneath Domain Name Servers, Type 141.161.100.201, Press the Enter key, then Type: 141.161.200.201 Beneath Search Domains, Type: georgetown.edu Click on the PPP tab. Beside Telephone Number, Type: 202-333-5609. Note:  If you use call waiting, Type *70,333-5609. This will disable your call waiting and prevent you from disconnected if you receive another phone call while you are online. Beside Account Name, Type your University NetID. Click on the Apply Now button. If you are asked if you want to save your changes, Click on the Save button. You have now created a dial-up connection for GUExpress; see Connecting to Georgetown if you need help connecting to the University network.