Points to note while setting up your Modem Control Panel:

1. Install the drivers that came with your modem. The installation procedure is usually explained in the vendors Read Me files.

2. If you have not got a modem software for your Mac, check in the Modem list provided in the modem Control Panel. If the modem is listed carry on.

3. If your modem is not listed there, use Null modem. You will be able to connect and also automate your connection albeit with some unease.

Now you are ready and almost there. Please read the information carefully and also check out the images which are in the links. Click the links and images will open in a new window. They help a lot in understanding your configuration.

1. Go to the Apple Menu -> Control Panels -> Modem. This action will open the Modem Control Panel.

2. From the first popup menu select the port you are going to connect through. Generally you would select the modem port, as it is the port meant for connecting your modem. If you are on a Powerbook, however you will see Modem/ Printer port. Select it.

3. Now you have to select the modem you have. Like I have selected Express Modem. You could select something like US Robotics etc. depending on your modem.
   Note: If you have a modem say from Supra and you do not see the exact modem listing select the nearest name. Usually it will work. If not select Null Modem.

4. Switch on the sound radio button if not already on.

5. Dialing depends on your telephone type. If you have touch tone, select Tone. If you have pulse, select pulse.

6. Click on the Ignore dial tone check box. Your modem will attempt a blind dial. It is suitable for Indian conditions. You might leave it off, depending on the connection you have with your local telephone company.

7. Close the Modem Control Panel and click on save when a dialog box prompts you.

Now that you have configured the Modem Control Panel it is time to configure the TCP/ IP Control Panel.

Click here to go on to the TCP/IP Control Panel settings.