Requirements for a Modem Connection

• You must have a Mills College login name and password. Each time you dial in, you may need to enter your Mills login name and password.
• All computers connecting to the Mills Network must have virus protection software installed. If you do not have virus protection software you may download and install free McAfee virus protection software. See the Virus Information link in the right navigation area.

Configuring Dial-up Connection

1. Click on the System Preferences Apple Switch icon on the Dock.
2. Click the Network control panel.
3. From the "Location:" pop-up list, select "NewLocation . . ."
4. In the "Name Your New Locations field:" field, type "Mills College Dial-up"
5. Click Ok.
6. From the "Configure:" or "Show:" pop-up list in the top portion of the control panel, select "Internal Modem."
7. Click the "Modem" tab.
8. From the "Modem:" pop-up list, select the name of your modem.
9. Click the "PPP" tab.
10. Type your Mills Login name in the "Account Name:" field and your password in the "Password:" field.
11. In the "Telephone Number:" field, type:
• 777-0073 if you live in the 510 area code off-campus
• 510-777-0073 if you live outside of the 510 area code
• 8, 777-0073 if you live on campus
12. Click "Apply Now."
13. Close System Preferences menu.

Connecting to Mills and the Internet

1. Open the Applications folder on your hard drive.
2. Double-click "Internet Connect."
3. Click "Connect". You should hear your modem dialing. You may now use Safari or other Internet applications found on your Macintosh.

Disconnecting from Mills Dial-up