Microsoft KB Archive/291620

= OL2002: How to Configure Outlook to Use a Cable Modem =

PSS ID Number: 291620

Article Last Modified on 9/26/2001

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Outlook 2002

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This article was previously published under Q291620





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



MORE INFORMATION
Cable Internet services come in two types. The first generation cable Internet services uses a TV cable connection and device that combines high-speed downloading with nominal-speed uploading by 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 by using a serial port.

Satellite dish systems, such as DirectPC, use similar devices to combine the 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 instructions assume that you already have an account to use with your Internet service provider (ISP).

For more information about how to create Internet E-mail accounts in Outlook 2002, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

294682 : OL2002: How to Set Up POP3 Internet Mail Accounts

Use the following steps to use Outlook 2002 with a cable modem:
 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Email Accounts.
 * 2) Click View or change existing e-mail accounts, and then click Next.
 * 3) Select your existing Internet e-mail account, and then click Change.
 * 4) Click the More Settings button, and then click Connect using my local area network (LAN) on the Connection tab.
 * 5) Click OK, click Next, click Finish, and then restart Outlook.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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