Mac OS X: How to use a PPP connection script

This document explains how to use a PPP connection terminal script if your ISP requires it. Connecting to a PPP using a terminal script is usually not necessary.
Follow these steps after you receive the script file from your ISP.

How to install a Terminal script
  1. Click the Finder icon in the Dock.
  2. From the Go menu, choose Go to Folder.
  3. Type "/Library/" and click Go.
  4. From the File menu, choose New Folder. Name the new folder "Terminal Scripts".
  5. Drag the terminal script file(s) to use into the Terminal Scripts folder.
  6. Follow the steps for "How to choose the connection script".



How to choose the connection script
  1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
  2. From the View menu, choose Network.
  3. Choose Internal Modem from the "Show" pop-up menu.
  4. Click the PPP tab.
  5. Click PPP Options.
  6. Choose your connection script from the Terminal Script pop-up menu.

    Tip: If the Terminal Script pop-up menu is dimmed, click Cancel, then follow the steps for "How to install a Terminal script" above.

  7. Click OK.
  8. Click Apply Now.


Published Date: Feb 17, 2012