Cactus Computer & Internet

Step 1

• Click the Apple icon.

• Choose System Preferences

Step 2

• Click Network

Step 3

• Click Add ( + ) at the bottom of the network connection services list.

• Note:  If you are removing PPPoE with OS 10.5 or 10.6, just highlight the "PPPoE" item in this list and click the "-" button.

Step 4

• Choose PPPoE from the Interface list.

Step 5

• Pull down the Ethernet list and choose either:
  1. Ethernet if you are plugging into the internet with a cable
  2. Airport if you are connecting wirelessly to the internet.
• Click Create

Step 6

• In the “Account Name:” field type your username.

• In the “Password:” field type your password.

• Check the “Remember this password” box.

• Check the Show “PPPoE status in menu bar” box.

• Click Apply

• If you are connecting by Ethernet, ensure your computer is connected to the wall.

• If you are connecting wirelessly, Pull down the Airport menu and choose the local Cactus Hotspot.

Step 7

• On the Menu Bar, pull down the <···> menu and click Connec