MacTCP Control Panel: How & Where to Obtain It

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TOPIC

In order to use the Internet, I have been told by my Internet service provider, that I need to get the MacTCP control panel from Apple Computer, Inc. Where can I get it?

DISCUSSION

You have a copy of different options depending on what version of the Mac OS you have installed.

System 6.0.8 and System 7.0.x

With either Mac OS 6.0.8 or 7.0.x installed, you must use the MacTCP control panel.

Options

• Purchase the TCP/IP Connection for Macintosh kit (Apple PN: M8113Z/B). This kit is available from Apple Developer Catalog (US: 800-282-2732, Outside US: 716-871-6555).
• Purchase any third-party (non-Apple) software packages, or books which license the MacTCP control panel from Apple Computer, Inc.
• Purchase the Mac OS 7.5.x software.

System 7.1.x

With System 7.1 installed, you can use either classic AppleTalk, or Open Transport. If you use classic AppleTalk, you need the MacTCP control panel. If you use Open Transport, you need the TCP/IP control panel.

Options for Classic AppleTalk

• Same as Mac OS 6.0.8 and 7.0.x users

Options for Open Transport

• Purchase Open Transport (Apple PN: M4252Z/A). It is available from Apple Developer Catalog, or wherever Apple software is sold.
• Purchase the Mac OS 7.5.x software.

System 7.5

With System 7.5 installed on non PCI-based Power Macintosh computers you can use either classic AppleTalk, or Open Transport. On PCI-based Power Macintosh computers, you can only use Open Transport. If you use classic AppleTalk, you need the MacTCP control panel. If you use Open Transport, you need the TCP/IP control panel. The MacTCP control panel is integrated into System 7.5 and later.

If you are using System 7.5, you should update to the latest version available.

Options for Classic AppleTalk

Options for Open Transport

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