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Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 115
3 If you are using an external modem such as the Apple USB Modem (sold separately),
plug it into a USB port on your MacBook, and then use a phone cord (not included) to
connect the modem to a phone wall jack. If you are using a DSL or cable modem,
follow the instructions that came with the modem to connect it to your computer.
4 Turn on your computer and enter information in Setup Assistant to configure your
Internet connection.
Note: If you already started your computer and didn’t use Setup Assistant to configure
your Internet connection, see “Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect” on page 117.
Gathering the Information You Need
You can write the information you get from your ISP, your network administrator, or
your other computer on these pages, and then enter it in Network Setup Assistant.
To set up a phone dial-up connection, gather the following information:
 Service provider name
 User or account name
 Password
 ISP phone number
 Alternate phone number
 Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line