iPhone and iPod Touch Email Configurations

The newest iPhones and iPod Touch can connect direct to our SLAC Exchange 2003 server.

Configure ActiveSync on iPhone / iPod

Get into Settings;

Click on Mail, Contacts, Calendars;

Add Account;

Microsoft Exchange;

Fill in Email field with string of this format: userid@slac.stanford.edu  (e.g. teresa@slac.stanford.edu) 

FYI: this format was valid with version 2.1. If you don't yet have 2.1 on your phone then please upgrade it.

Server = www-mail.slac.stanford.edu

Domain = SLAC

Username = your windows userid (e.g. teresa)

Password = uh... you know what that is...

Description = Something like "slac exchange" would be informative

Use SSL = ON

Note: If you get an error about 'account verification failed' then you might be on the SLAC Visitor network and still in the point where you need to agree to the Acceptable Use Policy. Please open the Safari browser and refresh the page to see if you are at the SLAC Wireless Registration page. If so you'll need to fill that out and agree before your iPhone ActiveSync configuration will work.

Miscellaneous Configurations

After you've done the settings above and you go back up one level you'll have a screen where you can choose to synch Mail, Contacts, and/or Calendars. You choose ON or OFF for each of those depending on your needs.

Mail days to sync is another choice. This sets the number of days of data which will be copied to your device. Default is 3 days and the device will only pull data in if it is 3 days or less old.

Going up one more level you have more choices as far as how many recent messages to show; number of lines to preview; font size, etc. Just pick whatever works for you.

SLAC's Wireless Network

As is typical when first connecting to SLAC's wireless network you will be prompted to read and agree to the Acceptable Use Policy. If you attempt to connect to the Internet from your device and it doesn't work then open your device's browser and try to navigate to a web page. You will most likely see the SLAC Visitor Network welcome page with the AUP. Please read it and follow the instructions. Once that is done your device will be authorized to use the SLAC Wireless network.

Fetch New Data

At the top level of the Settings screen you'll find the "Fetch New Data" selection. If you choose "Push" you'll get synched data pushed to your device as soon as it arrives. Choosing "Push" will really wear your battery down faster.

Problems

No known problems at this time.