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Detailed Installation Guide | Macintosh
This section will assist you with the installation of the
SlipStream Web Accelerator for the Macintosh. It will also
familiarize you with the features of the accelerator.
System Requirements
SlipStream Web Accelerator works with Internet Explorer
4.0 (or later) and Netscape Communicator 4.0 (or later).
- Windows
Users:
Windows Win 2000, Win XP
Processor: PIII 500MHz or higher with at least
64 MB of RAM
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Macintosh Users:
Mac OS X
At least 64 MB of RAM
1. Using SlipStream Web Accelerator.
2. Advanced Options.
3. Uninstalling.
Detailed Installation Instructions
The minimum system requirements are a PowerPC G3 processor
at 333MHz with 128MB RAM and 6MB of hard drive space. It
works with OS X 10.2 or later and Safari 1.0 or later.
1. Download.
- Click here to download
the SlipStream Web Accelerator installer.
- Download the disk image, it should automatically decompress
and mount itself.
- Once the download has completed, proceed to Step 2.
2. Install.
- After downloading the SlipStream Web Accelerator installer,
you should see an icon as shown below in the installer
volume. Double-clicking on the icon will launch the installer.
- The installer will guide you through the complete setup
process.
3. Connect.
- As this is your first time launching the product, you
will be prompted for a username and password. You do NOT
need to enter a username or password, please leave these
fields blank.
- Click OK. SlipStream Web Accelerator will connect.
- After launching the SlipStream Web Accelerator, you
will see the following icon in the dock.
4. Browse the Web.
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Browse the web as you normally would.
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When finished, simply close your web browser, as you
normally would, and SlipStream Web Accelerator will remain
idle.
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If you want to stop the application after browsing
select Stop SlipStream Web Accelerator from the
application menu, or if you desire to exit the application
all together click Quit from the application menu.
5. Further Assistance.
- To get the most out of your new software, please see
the Macintosh Product
Guide.
- Still having trouble? Feel free to contact us
for product setup or feedback.
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Launching SlipStream Web Accelerator
If the SlipStream Web Accelerator is not running and you
need to launch it manually, locate the SlipStream Web Accelerator
icon in the Applications folder and double-click it.
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Setting Username and Password Information
You will NOT need a username or password. You just need
to be sure you are using a compatible access number. If you
need help selecting a number, please call us toll-free at
888-638-4373.
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Changing the Image Quality Setting
The image quality setting changes the quality of images
that appear in your SlipStream Web Accelerator. The higher
the quality you select, the longer it will take to load.
For slower Internet connections, it is recommended that you
lower your image quality. This slider can be adjusted anytime
while browsing.
- Click on the SlipStream Web Accelerator dock icon.
- Select the "Image Quality" tab.
- Use the slider bar to adjust the image quality setting.
- Press "Apply" to save the settings.
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Starting and Stopping
To Stop:
If you are connected and you want to manually disconnect,
click on the SlipStream Web Accelerator dock icon. Select
the menu item "Stop SlipStream Web Accelerator" from the
application menu-bar.
To Start:
If SlipStream Web Accelerator is stopped and you want to
manually start, click on the SlipStream Web Accelerator dock
icon. Select the menu item "Start SlipStream Web Accelerator" from
the application menu-bar.
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Changing Your Connection Settings
Normally, the connection settings that are set during installation
do not need to be changed. If however, your ISP provides
new connection settings, you may change the preset ones using
the " Settings" dialog.
- Click on the SlipStream Web Accelerator dock icon.
- Click on the "Connection" tab.
- Change the "Remote Server Hostname" and "Server Port" to
the ones your ISP provided you. In most cases, it is unnecessary
to change the "Local Port".
- Press "OK" to close the "Connection" dialog box.
- Press "Apply" to save your new connection settings.
These settings will be used next time you connect with
the SlipStream Web Accelerator.
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Accessing Product Version Information
You may view the product version in the About dialog.
- Click on the SlipStream Web Accelerator dock icon.
- Select "About SlipStream Web Accelerator" from the application
menubar.
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Uninstalling SlipStream Web Accelerator
- Quit the SlipStream Web Accelerator.
- Launch the finder and browse to the /Applications folder.
- Drag the accelerator icon to the trash can.
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