Mac Installation

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This section will assist you with the installation of the IQuest Web Accelerator for the Macintosh. It will also familiarize you with the features of the accelerator.

1. Installation.

• quick start installation instructions
• detailed installation instructions

2. Using IQuest Web Accelerator.

• launching IQuest Web Accelerator
• setting username and password information
• changing image quality settings
• starting and stopping

3. Advanced Options.

• changing your connection settings
• view your acceleration statistics
• accessing product version information

4. Uninstalling.

• uninstalling IQuest Web Accelerator

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.

1. IQuest will provide you with a location to download the IQuest Web Accelerator installer.

2. Download the disk image, it should automatically decompress and mount itself.

3. Once the download has completed, proceed to Step 2.

2. Install.

1. After downloading the IQuest Web Accelerator installer, you should see an icon as shown below in the installer volume. Double-clicking on the icon will launch the installer.

   

2. The installer will guide you through the complete setup process.

   

3. Connect.

1. As this is your first time launching the product, you will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the username and password provided to you by IQuest in the fields provided.

   

2. Click OK. IQuest Web Accelerator will connect to IQuest.

3. After launching the IQuest Web Accelerator, you will see the following icon in the dock.

   

4. Browse the Web.

1. Browse the web as you normally would.

2. When finished, simply close your web browser, as you normally would, and IQuest Web Accelerator will remain idle.

3. If you want to stop the application after browsing select Stop IQuest 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.

1. Still having trouble? Feel free to contact us for product setup or feedback

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Launching IQuest Web Accelerator

If the IQuest Web Accelerator is not running and you need to launch it manually, locate the IQuest Web Accelerator icon in the Applications folder and double-click it

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Setting Username and Password Information

Your username and password information is located in the Connection Status dialog. To set your username and password:

1. Click on the IQuest Web Accelerator dock icon.

2. Click on the "Connection" tab.

   

3. Enter your username and password in the fields provided. To avoid having to do this each time you connect, ensure that the "Save password" box is checked.

4. To save your settings, press "Apply".

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Changing the Image Quality Setting

The image quality setting changes the quality of images that appear in your IQuest 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.

1. Click on the IQuest Web Accelerator dock icon.

2. Select the "Image Quality" tab.

3. Use the slider bar to adjust the image quality setting.

4. Press "Apply" to save the settings.

   

Starting and Stopping

To Stop:

If you are connected and you want to manually disconnect, click on the IQuest Web Accelerator dock icon. Select the menu item "Stop IQuest Web Accelerator" from the application menu-bar.

To Start:

If IQuest Web Accelerator is stopped and you want to manually start, click on the IQuest Web Accelerator dock icon. Select the menu item "Start IQuest 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, IQuest provides new connection settings, you may change the preset ones using the " Settings" dialog.

1. Click on the IQuest Web Accelerator dock icon.

2. Click on the "Connection" tab.

   

3. Press "Advanced...".

   

4. Change the "Remote Server Hostname" and "Server Port" to the ones IQuest provided you. In most cases, it is unnecessary to change the "Local Port".

5. Press "OK" to close the "Connection" dialog box.

6. Press "Apply" to save your new connection settings. These settings will be used next time you connect with the IQuest Web Accelerator.

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Accessing Product Version Information

You may view the product version in the About dialog.

1. Click on the IQuest Web Accelerator dock icon.

2. Select "About IQuest Web Accelerator" from the application menubar

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Uninstalling IQuest Web Accelerator

1. Quit the IQuest Web Accelerator.

2. Launch the finder and browse to the /Applications folder.

3. Drag the accelerator icon to the trash can.