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Outlook Anywhere

This is a way to get full Outlook client without having to connect to the SLAC network. If you normally start VPN just to get to the Exchange server with your Outlook 2003 client then this feature is perfect for you. It is passing the email traffic over the ports normally used for web browsers.

This is especially convenient for laptop users. You can set it up as outlined below and you can use Outlook whether you are at work, on the road, or at home. Outlook will detect the connection and adjust accordingly. If you are connected to the SLAC network it will work like it always has, but if you are off the SLAC network it will automatically switch to using the web port.

The only change you should notice is that you will be prompted for your SLAC windows account and password as Outlook is starting if you login to a local account on your Windows computer.

Windows XP SP3 or later
Outlook 2007 SP2

Outlook Profile Configuration

Select Start; Settings; Control Panel;
Select Mail (if using Classic view) or User Accounts; then Mail (if using Category view);
Select Show Profiles; Add; Give it a name (e.g. your Userid is a good choice); OK; Next;
- If you are having problems setting up the new profile go back and delete the Default mail profile. That one could be getting in the way of creating a fresh new profile.
In the screen that comes up you will enter your Name and your email address. No need to put your password as it will be prompted for later anyway.

You will next get a pop-up like the one below. Go ahead and check the box to not be asked again and press Allow.

Now you will be prompted for your windows account and password. Enter these both and press OK.

The process will continue to search for and set the appropriate email settings for Outlook Anywhere. Once this is complete you will see the window below and you can press Finish.

	Last Updated: 11/18/2009
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