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Answer:

To configure Mac OS X v10.2/10.3/10.4 to connect to the modem pool:

1. Verify that your modem is installed.
   1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
   2. Click the Network icon.
   3. From the Show drop-down list, select Internal Modem.
   4. Select the Modem tab.
   5. From the Modem drop-down list, select your modem.
      Note: If your modem is not installed, contact your computer's manufacturer for installation instructions.

2. Configure your modem pool connection.
   1. Select the TCP/IP tab.
   2. Configure your connection to use PPP:
      • In Mac OS v10.3/10.4: From the Configure IPv4 drop-down list, select Using PPP.
      • In Mac OS v10.2: From the Configure drop-down list, select Using PPP.
   3. Select the PPP tab.
   4. In the Service Provider text box, type: VT Modem Pool.
   5. In the Account Name text box, type your PID.
   6. In the Service Provider phone number text box, type: 2327000
      Note: If you are dialing the modem pool from outside the Blacksburg calling area, in the Alternate Number text box, type: 15402327000

   7. Click the PPP Options button.
   8. Clear the Prompt Every __ Minutes to Maintain Connection check box.
   9. Clear the Disconnect If Idle for __ Minutes check box.
   10. Place a check in the Disconnect When User Logs Out check box.
   11. Clear the Connect Using a Terminal Window (Command Line) check box.
   12. Click OK.
   13. Select the Proxies tab.
   14. Clear all check boxes.
   15. Select the Modem tab.
   16. Next to Dialing, select the Tone option.
   17. Click the Apply Now button.
   18. Close the Network window.
3. Connect to the modem pool.
   1. Double-click your hard drive icon.
   2. Double-click the Applications folder.
   3. Drag the Internet Connect icon to the Mac OS dock.
   4. On the dock, click the Internet Connect icon.
   5. In the Password text box, type your PID password.
   6. Click the Connect button.