Macintosh Configuration for KCnet

In order to connect to the Internet with a Macintosh, you will need to install and configure either MacTCP or Open Transport (TCP/IP), and MacPPP.  If you have used another ISP previously, there is a good chance you already have the software listed below. In that case, it is just a simple matter of following the instructions to reconfigure your software.

If you have not used an ISP, you might not have the software listed below.  Since MacTCP and Open Transport are not shareware, they cannot be distributed free of charge.  A good way to obtain these programs is by purchasing The Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh, which is a book by Adam Engst available in popular book stores, or The Apple Internet Connection Kit, a software package available in software stores.

MacTCP

To install MacTCP, copy the MacTCP control panel to the Control Panels folder in your System Folder. Restart your Mac. When the Mac comes back up, open the MacTCP control panel from the Control Panels folder and ensure the PPP icon is selected. Then click the more button and the bottom of the screen and ensure the following:

  1. The Gateway Address is 0.0.0.0 Note: If you need to change this number, you will need to select the Manual Button under the Obtain Address section
  2. Select Server in the Obtain Address Section
  3. In the Domain Name Server Section enter kcnet.com in the Domain field and 209.240.96.6. in the IP Address field. This is the default name server.  Then enter 209.240.96.11 on the following line as the secondary name server.
  4. Next, click OK and restart your Mac.

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Open Transport (TCP/IP)

If you have MacOS 7.5.3, you probably have Open Transport. Open the Control Panels folder and select TCPIP. Then ensure the following fields have these values:

  1. Connect Via Window - MacPPP
  2. Configure - Using PPP Server
  3. IP Address - (will be supplied by server)
  4. Subnet mask - (will be supplied by server)
  5. Router Address - (will be supplied by server)
  6. Name Server Addr - 209.240.96.6, hit return to enter second IP address of  209.240.96.11
  7. Search Domains - kcnet.com
  8. Next, click OK and restart your Mac

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MacPPP

Download MacPPP

MacPPP is composed of two components, ConfigPPP and PPP. Install ConfigPPP in the Control Panels Folder and PPP in the Extension Folder. After installing these files in the proper folders, restart your Macintosh.

Once your Mac has restarted, go to your Control Panel and select ConfigPPP. A window will appear with several options. Ensure the following:

  • The Port is correct
  • Terminal Window IS NOT checked

Then, under the PPP server field, click New, and create a new PPP server called KCnet. After creating this server, click the configure button and ensure the following entries:

  • Port Speed - Select a port speed that is HIGHER than your modem's baud rate. For example, if you have a 28.8 modem, select 57600 for the port speed.
  • Flow Control - Select CTS and RTS
  • Tone Dial - Select this option if you have touch tone service default
  • Phone Number - Enter your "assigned access number".
  • Modem Init -
  • Modem Connect Timeout - 90 seconds

After completing these fields, click the Connect Script Button and ensure there are no values. KCnet doesn't use this feature.

Next, click the LCP Options Button and select default settings. Find the line item called Authentication (PAP) and checkmark the Want and Will boxes under the Remote Column. Then click OK.

Then, click the Authentication Button. Enter your assigned username in the Auth ID field and your password in the password field. Select OK, and then Click Done.

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