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<BODY bgcolor="#ffffff"><FONT SIZE=6>Example configurations</FONT>
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These examples are intended to be a guide to the main types of configuration in current use. Discuss with your ISP which type of configuration they use.
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Data entered in the dialogue boxes is representative only: you will have to enter the details of your own ISP and choose your own username etc.
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<H2>ISPs providing a POP3 mail feed</H2>
(ISPs providing this type of mail feed include Pipex and Argonet.)
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<H4>Connection</H3>
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<H4>Host names</H3>
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<H4>Mail configuration</H3>
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<H4>News configuration</H3>
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<H4>Users</H3>
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<H4>Mail logon</H3>
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<H2>ISPs with SMTP mail feed</H2>
(ISPs providing this type of mail feed include Demon.)
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<H4>Connection</H3>
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<H4>Host names</H3>
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<H4>Mail configuration</H3>
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<H4>News configuration</H3>
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<H4>Users</H3>
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<H4>Mail logon</H3>
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<H2>Machines on a local network</H2>
This is a sample configuration for computers connected to a local network which has a local server connected to the Internet.
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<H4>Connection</H3>
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<H4>Host names</H3>
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<H4>Mail configuration</H3>
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<H4>News configuration</H3>
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<H4>Users</H3>
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<H4>Mail logon</H3>
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