SlipStream SP for Macintosh® Users

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 SlipStream.

1. Minimum System Requirements

2. Installation.

3. Using SlipStream Web Accelerator.

Note: check the proxy settings

4. Advanced Options.

5. Uninstalling.


Minimum System Requirements
  • 333 MHz PowerPC® G3 processor or Intel® processor
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 6 MB of hard drive space
  • Mac OS® X 10.3 or later
  • Safari™ 1.0 or later

Note: As of version 6.0, Intel Mac® systems are supported.

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Detailed Installation Instructions

1. Download.

  1. Open the link provided by your ISP for the SlipStream software and download the software.

  2. After the download is complete, double-click on the file so it mounts itself to Desktop.

2. Install.

  1.  Double-click 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 your ISP in the "Username" and "Password" fields.

  2. Click the "Save and Continue" button. SlipStream Web Accelerator will connect to your ISP.

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

4. Browse the Web.

  1. Browse the Web as you normally would. The SlipStream Web Accelerator will automatically accelerate your browsing session.

  2. When finished, simply close your Web browser, as you normally would, and SlipStream Web Accelerator will remain open and ready to accelerate your next browsing session.

  3. 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.

  1. 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

Your username and password information is located in the "Connection" tab. To set your username and password:

  1. Click on the SlipStream Web Accelerator dock icon (assuming the software is running already).

  2. Click on the "Connection" tab.

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

  4. To save your settings, click the "Apply" button.

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Changing the Image Quality Setting

The image quality setting changes the quality of images that will be displayed in your Web browser. 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 SlipStream Web Accelerator dock icon (assuming the software is running already).

  2. Select the "Images" tab.

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

  4. Click the "Apply" button to save the settings.


Starting and Stopping

To Stop:

If you are connected and you want to manually disconnect,  click on the SlipStream Web Accelerator dock icon (assuming the software is running already). Select the menu item "Stop SlipStream" from the application menu.

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" from the application menu.

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Note: check the proxy settings

When SlipStream Web Accelerator is enabled, it will change the proxy settings to 127.0.0.1:5400 (the port number might vary depending on the value stored in the connection settings). Please refer to the screenshot below. This can be checked by launching System Preferences and checking "Proxies" under "Network"

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Changing Your Connection Settings

Normally, the connection settings that are set during installation do not need to be changed. However, if your ISP provides new connection settings, you may change the preset ones using the following instructions.

  1. Click on the SlipStream Web Accelerator dock icon (assuming the software is running already).

  2. Click on the "Connection" tab.

  3. Click the "Advanced..." button.

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

  5. Click the "OK" button to close the "Connection" dialog box.

  6. Click the "Apply" button 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 box.

  1. Click on the SlipStream Web Accelerator dock icon.

  2. Click "About SlipStream Web Accelerator" from the application menu.

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Uninstalling SlipStream Web Accelerator

SlipStream Web Accelerator can be uninstalled by stopping the programs and simply dragging the Application icon (in the Application folder) into the trashcan. Users will need to have the administrator privileges to do so; the admin password has to be input in order to complete the uninstall process.

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