Getting Connected
Getting Connected provides assistance in making sure you can get your Internet connection up and running as quickly as possible.
Windows Setup
This section provides Optus Cable Internet customers using the supported version of Windows and Optus supplied modems with information necessary to setup their computer to use the most common elements of the Internet.
- Find more information about Windows Setup.
PC users: Your computer will need to comply with the following specifications to be eligible for Optus Internet Customer support.
- Find more information about System Requirements.
Please note: Operating systems must be English language versions.
Macintosh Setup
This section provides Optus Cable Internet customers using the supported version of Windows and Optus supplied modems with information necessary to setup their computer to use the most common elements of the Internet.
- Find more information about Macintosh Setup.
Mac users: Your computer will need to comply with the following specifications to be eligible for Optus Internet Customer support.
- Find more information about System Requirements.
Please note: Operating systems must be English language versions.
Network Settings
At a glance, this table provides more advanced users with all of the information you need to configure your computer to use Optus Cable Broadband.
| Network Service | Service Settings |
|---|---|
| POP3 (incoming) Mail Server | mail.optusnet.com.au (port 110) |
| SMTP (outgoing) Mail Server | mail.optusnet.com.au (port 25) |
| Time (NTP) Server | time.optusnet.com.au |
| myZOO Home Page | www.optuszoo.com.au |
| Your Email Address | username @optusnet.com.au |
NOTES:
You must be connected to Optus Internet to be able to send mail through mail.optusnet.com.au.
Make sure you replace username with your own username (in lower case).
