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Introduction

Small Business Connect

Client Configuration

Welcome to the Internet Anywhere Small Business Connect (SBC) Client Configuration Help System.  This Help file provides instructions for the following tasks:

Configuring a client computer’s network settings for use  with the SBC Mail and Proxy servers.

Configuring a client computer’s web browser for use with the  SBC Proxy Server

Configuring a client computer’s e-mail program for use with the SBC Mail Server

This help file was written under the following assumptions:

•	The SBC Server Components are installed on the server machine.

•	The client computers are networked with the server.

•	The client computer is running Windows 95/98/NT.

Note to System Administrators: You can print the required setting values by running the SBC Client Settings program.


Network Set-Up

The first step in configuring your computer for use with Small business Connect is to set-up the networking software on your computer.  If you omit these steps, your web browser and e-mail program will not function correctly.

Setting the TCP/IP Network Protocol

1.	If the Network Control Panel is not open, open it now.

2.	From the Start Menu, choose Settings, then choose Control Panel.

3.	Double click the Network icon.

4.	In the Configuration tab, click Add

5.	Select Protocol and click Add

6.	Under Manufacturers, Select Microsoft.

7.	Under Network Protocols, select TCP/IP and click OK.

8.	Windows will now copy the necessary files.

Note: if asked, insert the appropriate Windows diskette or CD-ROM.

9.	When asked if you want to restart your computer, click Yes.

Setting a Domain Name Server

1.	If the Network Control Panel is not open, open it now.

2.	From the Start Menu, choose Settings, then choose Control Panel.

3.	Double click the Network icon.

4.	From the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP Interface for the installed Ethernet card.

5.	Click Properties.

6.	In the DNS Configuration tab, click Enable DNS

7.	In the Host field, enter the IP address of your server.  Ask your system administrator for the IP address.

8.	Click OK

  Introduction

  Web Browser Set-up

  E-mail Client Set-up


Web Browser Set-Up

Note: You must set-up the TCP/IP Networking Protocol on your computer before you can use your web browser.

Internet Explorer 4.0x

1.	Launch Internet Explorer 4.0x

2.	From the View menu, select Internet Options

3.	Click the Connection tab

4.	Under Connections, select Connect to the Internet using a local area network

5.	Under Proxy server, select Access the Internet using a proxy server

6.	Enter the your proxy server's IP address and Port number for the HTTP and Socks services only – All other services should be left blank.  Ask your system administrator for the proxy server IP address and port number.

Internet Explorer is now ready for use with Small Business Connect

Netscape Navigator 4.0x

1.	Launch Netscape Navigator 4.0

2.	From the Edit menu, select Preferences

3.	On the panel on the left-hand side of the preferences window, double-click Advanced

4.	Click Proxies

5.	Select Manual Proxy configuration and click View

6.	Enter the your proxy server's IP address and Port number for the HTTP and Socks services only – All other services should be left blank.  Ask your system administrator for the proxy server IP address and port number.

Netscape Navigator is now ready for use with Small Business Connect

  Introduction

  Network Set-up

  E-mail Client Set-up


E-Mail Client Set-Up

Note: You must set-up the TCP/IP Networking Protocol on your computer before your e-mail client can send and receive mail.

There are many E-mail clients available these days.  Some of the programs in use today include:

•	Microsoft Outlook

•	Microsoft Outlook Express

•	Eudora

•	Eudora Lite

•	Netscape Communicator

•	Pegasus

•	Calypso

Apart from different features, they all do basically the same thing and require the same information to successfully send and retrieve your e-mail.  Before you configure any e-mail client, you will need the following information from your system administrator.

1.	Your e-mail address

This address consists of your username and address, e.g. your_username@your_address.com

2.	Your password

3.	Your POP3 server address

4.	Your SMTP server address

You should consult your e-mail client’s documentation for detailed instructions for installation and the set-up of new accounts.  Most current e-mail programs have wizards for guiding you through the process of setting up a new account.  At some point in the set-up process you will be asked for the pieces of information above.  As an example, the steps for setting-up a new account on Microsoft Outlook Express is outlined below.

Outlook Express

1.	Launch Outlook Express

2.	From the Tools Menu, Select Accounts

3.	Click Add

4.	Click Mail

5.	Follow the instructions on the screen

6.	Enter your real name. And Click Next

7.	Enter your E-mail address (item #1 above) and Click Next.

8.	POP3 Server - Enter the POP3 server address.

SMTP Server - Enter the SMTP server address.

Click Next.

9	Enter your e-mail account name and the password for this account

Click Next

10	Enter a name for this new e-mail account – for example “My SBC E-mail Account”

Click Next

11	Click Connect using my local area network (LAN)

Click Next

12	Click Finish

Outlook Express is now configured for Small Business Connect.

  Introduction

  Network Set-up

  Web Browser Set-up