Windows Guide for Off-Campus Usenet Access

The information provided on this page is only a guide; it is not a complete support reference. CNS does not have the resources to provide support for configuration and use of client software.

The following Windows clients are known to work with AUS. If the client you wish to use is not listed below, please see General tips on connecting to AUS for pointers on getting your software to work. After you have completed the instructions below, your client will be ready to connect to the AUS. Information on the use of your client is outside the scope of this document. Please consult your software's manual and/or online help system for further documentation.

Index

Netscape Communicator 6

• If you have not already launched the Netscape Communicator application, launch it.
• Under the Tasks menu, select Mail & Newsgroups
• If a wizard dialogue box appears, click on the cancel button. Another dialogue box will appear; click the exit button.
• Under the Edit menu, select Mail & Newsgroups Account Settings
• Click on the button titled New Account.
• In the dialogue box that appears, click on the radio button for Newsgroup Account, then click the Next button.
• Enter the information requested, then click the Next button.
• Enter the news server name "authnews.berkeley.edu", then click the Next button.
• This next section allows you to change the name of your news account. You may change you account name to whatever you wish. Once you are finished, click the Next button.
• Please check to make sure that all of the information you have entered is correct (use the Back button to make changes). If the information is correct, click the Finish button.
• The account you just created should appear in the list on the left of the Mail & Newsgroups Account Settings window. Under this account, click on Server Settings
• Check the box next to Use secure connection (SSL)
• Click OK

Netscape Communicator 4

• If you have not already launched the Netscape Communicator application, launch it.
• Under the Edit menu, select preferences
• Click on the plus sign to the left of Mail & Newsgroups so that the sub-categories (which are indented to the right) appear.
• Click on the item Newsgroup Servers
• Click the Add button
• In the dialogue box that will appear, type in the address: authnews.berkeley.edu
• Check the box labeled Support encrypted connections
• Click OK
• Click OK

Outlook Express 6

• If you have not already launched the Outlook Express application, launch it.
• Under the Tools menu, select Accounts...
• Click on the Add button and select News...
• In the dialogue box that appears, enter your name, then click the Next button. Enter your email address, then click the Next button.
• Enter the news server name "authnews.berkeley.edu", then click the Next button.
• Please check to make sure that all of the information you have entered is correct (use the Back button to do this). If the information is correct, click the Finish button.
• The account you just created should appear in the list of the Internet Account window. Click on the account, and then click the Properties button.
• Click on the tab titled Server
• Check the box next to This server requires me to log on
• Enter your account name (this is your CalNet ID).
• Uncheck the box next to Remember password.
• Click on the tab titled Advanced.
• Check the box next to This server requires a secure connection (SSL).
• Click OK
• Click Close

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