You'll need your service provider's access phone number and Internet server's address. In Mac 8.0 or later, go to your control panel and locate PPP, and fill in the users name, password and phone number. Since you will probably be accessing the Internet over a phone line, it is a good idea to get a second line or use a FAX line. You can tell your Internet Browser which page you want to pop-up everytime you connect. Look on you Browser task bar for Internet Options or preferences.
Many people have their browser pull-up their favorite search site.
Netscape, America On Line and Internet Explorer are preset to pull up their company search engines. The Web is so vast you need a guide guide or hunting dog. Search Engines can do both. Not all Search Engines are the same, however. Each is organized a bit differently.