To view information on the Internet, you need a physical connection between your computer and the Internet. There are several ways you can make this connection. For example, you can use a modem and a telephone line, or you can use a local network. Once you know how you’ll connect to the Internet, you can install the software you need and set up your connection.
You can set up a connection by using the Internet Connect program included with the Mac OS. After you set up a connection, you can also use Internet Connect to establish a connection between your computer and your Internet service provider (ISP). An Internet service provider is a company that provides Internet connections. For help with the Internet Connect program, see Mac Help.
If you’re connecting to the Internet through a local network, you might need to connect through a proxy server. A proxy server is typically used in corporate computing environments in which the local network is isolated from the Internet by a firewall. In this case, you must obtain the proxy server settings from your network administrator. After you have established a physical connection to the Internet, you must then specify the settings for your proxy server.
Specifying proxy server settings
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Setting up multiple connections