Setting up Mac OS 9 at Reed
These instructions were written specifically for Mac OS 9. Although the user interface varies slightly, all the information you need to configure and use Mac OS 8 is here. If you get stuck at any point, contact CUS for help.
- Connecting to the Internet and Reed's Network
- Accessing Reed's Networked Services/Servers
- Setting up printing
- Using College-owned Applications
- A Word About Security
Connecting to the Internet and Reed's Network
Plug your computer into an Ethernet port using a cat 5 Ethernet cable. Don't use a phone cord!! The Ethernet cable plugs into the only port on your computer wide enough for it. Both the port on your computer and the port on the wall look like the jack into which a telephone cord plugs, only a bit larger.
Configuring your computer for Internet access
- From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then select TCP/IP.
- For Connect Via..., select Ethernet.
- For Configure, select Using DHCP Server.
- Leave all the other settings alone.
- From the File menu, select Close. Click Save if prompted to save changes.
Configuring your computer for access to Reed's network
- From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then select AppleTalk.
- For Connect Via..., select Ethernet.
- For Current Zone, select Dorms if you are in a dorm. Faculty should chose Faculty East or Faculty West depending on their location.
- From the File menu, select Close. Click Save if prompted to save changes.
Your computer is now configured to access both the Internet and Reed's networked services using the Ethernet.
Accessing Reed's Networked Services/Servers
The basic steps for connecting to (logging onto) the various servers are the same regardless of which server you want to access. Most require that you enter your network username and password. There are two exceptions:
- The Tool Chest requires that you log on as a guest.
- In order to use keyed, college-owned applications you must connect to the Key Server using a different access method. For step-by-step instructions see
Keyed Software.
Connecting to a server
- From the Apple (?) menu, select Chooser.
- In the upper left pane, select AppleShare.
- In AppleTalk Zones, the lower left pane, select the appropriate AppleTalk Zone.
A map of the server system is available here. Many servers, including your Home Server, are located in the Academic Servers zone.
- In Select a file server, the right pane of the window, click on the server you want to access.
- Click OK.
- For Name type your network username.
- For Password type your network password, then click Connect.
- A dialog box may open asking you which items you want to open. Click once on the appropriate item, then click OK.
- Exit the Chooser by going to the File menu and selecting Quit.
An icon for the server now appears on your desktop. Double-click on it to access its contents.
Do not check the box to connect at startup. This will significantly slow down your computer's startup process. It also will utterly confuse your computer when you are not connected to the network. Do not open documents or run applications directly from the server. Doing this makes crashes more likely and may cause you to lose all of your work. Before working with files, copy them to your computer by dragging them from the server to the desktop.
Disconnecting from servers
After you're finished with a server, disconnect from it by dragging its icon to the Trash on your desktop. Disconnecting keeps your work and computer more secure.
Using College-owned Applications
You may install many of the applications licensed to Reed on your own computer because they are "keyed", allowing users to share the limited number of licenses Reed has purchased for these programs. Since the KeyServer is accessible only when you are directly connected to the campus network, the "keyed" software you install will only work while you are on campus and connected to our network. If you must use a keyed application off campus contact CUS. We may be able to help you.
For step-by-step instructions on using keyed, college-owned applications see
Keyed Applications.
A Word About Security
There are a few critical things you should do to insure the safety of your machine, and most importantly, your data. Back up your data. Keep your operating system and software up to date. Don't share files or folders across the network unless you absolutely must, and then turn on as little access as possible and set a good password. For more tips and detailed instructions visit
our Security pages.