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- In order to use email through Falling Anvil, you must choose a Secure connection.
- Secure connections use "TLS" protocol.
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Installation is a 3 step process
- Install the racer.net security certificate
Note: If you skip this step, then everytime you make a connection to the system, you will be prompted to verify the security certificate.
- Configure the email client to use TLS
or SSL (if using ATT as your ISP)
- Configure the email client to authenticate to the outgoing (SMTP) server
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Step 1 - Install the security certificate
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Using Internet Explorer, go to https://racer.net:465
Note: Mozilla will block port 465. If you want to use Mozilla, see http://www.mozilla.org/projects/netlib/PortBanning.html
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IE will pop up a security alert. Click on "View Certificate"
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IE will pop up the certificate details. Click on "Install Certificate" |
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IE will startup the Certificate Import Wizard. Select Next |
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IE will let you choose a certificate store. Select "Automatic", then "Next" |
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IE will complete the process. Select "Finish" |
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Step 2: Configure Email client to use TLS |
Step 3: Configure Email client to Authenticate outgoing server (SMTP) |
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Outlook
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- From the email configuration, select the email account
- Select the "More Settings" button on the bottom right
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- Select the "Advanced" Tab on the top right
- Select the "TLS" setting for Outgoing Server (SMTP) - Use the following type of entrypted connection
NOTE: if you are using ATT, or have problems with this setting, select SSL, and enter 465 in the Outgoing Server (SMTP) box
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Step 3 - Configure outlook to authenticate to the outgoing server
- Select the "Outgoing Server" tab (middle tab)
- Select the "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication" checkbox
- Select the "Use the same settings as my incoming mail server" button
- Select OK
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Thunderbird
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- Select Tools -> Account Settings
- Select Outgoing Server (SMTP)
- Select the Account and hit "Edit"
- Select "TLS"
NOTE: if you have problems, or use ATT as your ISP, Select SSL and ensure the port is set to 465
- Select "Use Name and Password" checkbox"
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