With OS X, you can set a procedure for how you wish to connect to the internet. Open the System Preferences (under the Apple menu), choose Network, and then Configure. Select Advanced from the Configure panel, and use the slider to select your preferences. If this way you can set your Mac to (for instance) look first for an AirPort network. If one is not available, then it could dial your modem. No dial tone? OS X can then move on to search your network for a DHCP address.

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