Setting Up a Postoffice Across the Network

Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q89895
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

With Windows for Workgroups Mail, the Workgroup Postoffice can be set up from one computer to another computer across the network.

MORE INFORMATION

Assume the following in this example of a remotely created and administered Workgroups Postoffice:

  • The postoffice is set up and administered from machine 1.
  • The postoffice files are actually kept on machine 2.

    NOTE: The user on machine 1 is the Post Office Manager, but the postoffice files are stored on Machine 2

  • Machine 1 is a Windows for Workgroups machine.
  • Machine 2 is a machine with server/sharing capabilities, such as a Windows for Workgroups machine, a LAN Manager 2.1 server, or a Novell server.

    NOTE: Novell servers require some special attention. For more information, query on the following in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

          novell and netware and server and wgpo
    

After Windows for Workgroups setup is complete on machine 1, the designated administrator of the Workgroups Mail postoffice should take the following steps:

  1. On machine 1, from the Main group, start Workgroups Mail.

  2. Choose Create A New Workgroup Postoffice.

  3. To connect to machine 2, choose the Network button.

    If Machine 2 is a Windows for Workgroups machine or a LAN Manager 2.1 server, type the server name and share name (that is, \\server\share) where you want the postoffice created, then choose the OK button.

    NOTE: You must have access rights to the \\server\share.

    If Machine 2 is a Novell server, you must be logged onto the Novell server and have the correct permissions. Then you should connect to the server using one of these conventions:

          server/share:directory
          \\server\share\directory
          remapped drive:\directory
    

    For more information on the Novell naming conventions, check your Novell NetWare documentation.

  4. After the Workgroup Postoffice has been created, check to ensure that the postoffice is shared properly on machine 2.


KBCategory: kbnetwork kb3rdparty kbusage
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 novell wgpo post office


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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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