Setting Up Microsoft's Internet Mail
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Internet Explorer itself cannot send or retreive email, but Microsoft
makes another program available for email, Internet Mail. To configure
Internet Mail, open the "Mail" pulldown menu, and choose "Options". This
will open a dialog box with six tabs. Select the tab labeled "Send". Although all the settings on this tab are optional user preferences, most people will want to check the box "Send messages immediately". Otherwise, email messages are saved until you decide to send them. Select the tab labeled "Server". Your Name and Organization are optional, and can be left blank. Any information you put here will show up on every email you send. Your "Email Address" is required, and should be your_username@ifn.net . Your "Outgoing Mail" is smtp.ifn.net, and "Incoming Mail" server is pop.ifn.net (all lowercase). In the "Logon" section, make sure the selection is "Login using" and then fill in your "Account Name" (your username). If you want the program to save your password, enter your password here. All other options are optional. Click "Apply" when you are done, and then "OK" to save the settings. When you are ready to retrieve email, click the "Send and Receive" button, enter your password if neccessary, and click "OK". |
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