Important Information about MacPPP v2.5 is in this Read Me. Before you install MacPPP v2.5, read the following information.
System Requirements- Power Macintosh or Macintosh computer with a 68030 microprocessor or greater
- Macintosh system software version 7.5 or later
- MacTCP or Open Transport; if you are using Open Transport, you must use version 1.0.8 or later (version 1.1 is strongly recommended)
Open Transport Users
Open Transport v1.1 is strongly recommended for use with the Apple Internet Connection Kit and MacPPP. You must use Open Transport v1.0.8 or later.
Apple's System 7.5 Update 2.0 will install Open Transport v1.1 for you. Look for information about this update and others on Apple forums and Apple Web sites on the Internet.
Installing MacPPP v2.5
Make sure you've quit all open applications before you attempt to install MacPPP.
To install MacPPP on your hard drive, drag the MacPPP file onto your System Folder icon. If you are installing over an older version of MacPPP it will tell that an older version is installed, and ask for permission to install the newer version. Click on the OK button. MacPPP will be automatically installed into your Extensions folder. Restart your Macintosh.
MacPPP is now installed.
Issues While Connecting
If you encounter problems while connecting and you use the Apple Internet Connection Kit, try the following:
Throw away the PPP Preferences file (located in the Preferences folder in your System Folder). Run the Apple Internet Dialer, and then Quit. The Apple Internet Dialer will create new MacPPP Prefs for you. Restart your Macintosh.
Changes From MacPPP v2.1.4
MacPPP v2.5 offers a number of bug fixes and changes from v2.1.4, which was included in the Apple Internet Connection Kit v1.0.
In addition to improved error handling, MacPPP v2.5 is now compatible with the following:
- Virtual Memory
- Apple Macintosh PowerBook computers
- Faceless background applications
- Berkeley Systems' After Dark screen saver
- Most major third party Internet utilities
Note: All Apple Internet Connection Kit v1.0 users should upgrade to MacPPP v2.5.