Mac OS X does not require connection software, this does not effect you. When your computer connects to their service, most ISPs merely require the correct user name and password. This is something that Mac OS X can perform without any additional software. Follow the steps outlined in the technical document 106282: 'Setup Assistant Does Not Accommodate DSL User Name and Password in Mac OS X 10.0.'

The abbreviation PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. PPPoE is the protocol that your ISP employs to send and receive data between computers. Although some DSL-based ISPs may not refer to PPPoE by that term, this information is important if you use a DSL modem and must enter a user name and password to connect to the Internet.

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