Linking on Apple Macs

 

 

 

(Note the only way to safely run TypeWell on an Apple Mac computer is to use the Parallels virtualization software.)

Here are instructions for setting up Parallels on a Mac to allow TypeWell linking. 

1. Put Parallels in desktop mode if it's not already, so that you can see Parallels controls on the margins. 

2. Find the Network icon near the bottom right margin of Parallels, and open it. 

3. Choose Network Adapter 1, Bridged Ethernet, and set to en1: Airport/Wireless Adapter.  This lets Windows take over the Mac's wireless radio.

4. Switch to Windows running under Parallels.

5. Configure Windows under Parallels for TypeWell as described for your version of Windows under Parallels: either Windows XP or Windows Vista.  Where the instructions mention the wireless network, it'll be called the "Parallels Network" on the Mac.

6. Do NOT change the network configuration under OS X -- only configure the Parallels options and the settings within Windows under Parallels.  If done correctly you'll still be able to access the Internet from OS X as usual when Parallels is not running.

That's it!  Now, whenever you run Windows under Parallels, it'll take over the wireless radio to allow TypeWell linking.  Shut down Parallels to restore the wireless to Mac control to allow you to access the Internet again.

 

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