OL98: (IMO) Configuring Outlook to Use a Cable Modem

• Microsoft Outlook 98

SUMMARY

This article describes how you can configure Microsoft Outlook 98 to send and receive mail using a high-speed cable modem service.

MORE INFORMATION

Cable Internet services come in two types. The first generation cable Internet services use a TV cable connection and device that combines high-speed downloading with nominal-speed uploading using your telephone line. Such devices, often referred to as hybrid or duplex modems, are attached to a network card instead of the traditional modem using a serial port.

Satellite dish systems, such as DirecPC, use similar devices to combine upload and download functions in a higher-speed environment.

The second generation cable Internet services use a TV cable for two way communications. This type of cable modem does not require a telephone line.

NOTE: These instruction assume that you already have an account to use with your Internet service provider.
For additional information about creating accounts in the Internet Mail Only installation of Outlook 98, please click the article number(s) below to view the article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q179950 OL98: (IMO) How to Set Up Internet Mail Accounts

1. On the Tools menu, click Accounts.



2. Click the Internet E-mail account and then click Properties.



3. Click the Connection tab and then click to select "Connect using my local area network (LAN)."



4. Click OK and then Close

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