I'm not sure what "OT v.8 PPP" is, but here's what you need to have Mac users connect reliably: 1. They need to run the most-recent release of the System version they're running. For System 7.5, this is 7.5.5. For System 7.6, this is 7.6.1. OS 8 is fine out of the box. 2. If the client is running Open Transport, it should be 1.1.2 or later with System 7.x, and 1.2 or later with OS 8. Open Transport clients may run OT/PPP or FreePPP 2.5v2 or later. 3. If the client is running MacTCP, FreePPP 2.5v2 or later should be used. It replaces the ancient ConfigPPP. 4. Hardware handshaking must be used for almost all modems over 9600, with the exception of Global Village modems. Most older Global Village modems require CTS Only. 5. Port speed should be 38400 for 14,400 modems, 57,600 for 28.8 and higher speed modems, and 115,200 for Power Macintoshes with fast modems or ISDN TAs. If the machine doesn't see the modem, reduce the port speed. 6. For FreePPP, try AutoDetect Init String. If it doesn't work, or fails to accurately recognize the modem, try the mfgs recommendation. If that doesn't work reliably, use AT&F1. All Apple updates mentioned are here: <A HREF="http://support.info.apple.com/ftp/swhome.html">http://support.info.apple.com/ftp/swhome.html</A> Take it from a Mac-centric ISP: Macs work great with Maxen, and have on every Max software release we've seen. Peter Lalor Infoasis plalor@infoasis.com <A HREF="http://www.infoasis.com/">http://www.infoasis.com/</A> 415-459-7991 x102 415-459-7992 fax ++ Ascend Users Mailing List ++ To unsubscribe: send unsubscribe to ascend-users-request@bungi.com To get FAQ'd: <<A HREF="http://www.nealis.net/ascend/faq">http://www.nealis.net/ascend/faq</A>> </PRE> <!--X-MsgBody-End--> <!--X-Follow-Ups--> <!--X-Follow-Ups-End--> <!--X-References--> <!--X-References-End--> <!--X-BotPNI--> <HR> <UL> <LI>Prev by Date: <STRONG><A HREF="msg11953.html">(ASCEND) Obtaining username from assigned IP</A></STRONG> </LI> <LI>Next by Date: <STRONG><A HREF="msg11937.html">Re: (ASCEND) Pipeline 75<-->75 and NAT.</A></STRONG> </LI> <LI>Prev by thread: <STRONG><A HREF="msg11931.html">(ASCEND) Max VS PM3 Connect Speeds</A></STRONG> </LI> <LI>Next by thread: <STRONG><A HREF="msg11953.html">(ASCEND) Obtaining username from assigned IP</A></STRONG> </LI> <LI>Index(es): <UL> <LI><A HREF="maillist.html#11942"><STRONG>Main</STRONG></A></LI> <LI><A HREF="thrd287.html#11942"><STRONG>Thread</STRONG></A></LI> </UL> </LI> </UL> <!--X-BotPNI-End--> <!--X-User-Footer--> <!--X-User-Footer-End--> </BODY> </HTML>