Configure E-mail

This document details the process of configuring the e-mail function, required for posting bids on VendorNet, of Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Note: You will need the mail server names, your account name, and password. You must specify both an incoming and an outgoing mail server which is provided to you by your Internet service provider, or by your system administrator if you are on a local area network.

Determine your e-mail address. Typically it consists of your user ID, the @ sign, and the server ID.

Example: john_doe@companyname.com

See Sending E-mail Attachments for assistance with sending files as attachments.

Netscape

1. In Netscape, click on Options in the tool bar and select Mail and News Preferences.
   
   
2. Click on the Servers tab in the Perferences dialog box.
   
   
3. Enter the requested information:
   
   
   1. Enter the server name in the Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Server box.

      Example: company_name.com

   2. Enter the server name in the Incoming Mail (SMTP) Server box.

      Example: company_name.com

   3. Enter your account name in the POP3 User Name box.

      Example: john_doe.

   4. Netscape will enter the correct path name in the Mail Directory field.
      
      
   5. Leave all other items on this screen at the current or default setting.
   
   
   
4. Click on the Identity tab in the Perferences dialog box.
   
   
5. Enter the requested information:
   
   
   1. Enter your name in the Your Name box.
      
      
   2. Enter your full e-mail address in the Your E-mail box.

      Example: john_doe@companyname.com.

   3. Enter your full e-mail address in the Reply to Address box.

      Example: john_doe@companyname.com.

   4. Leave all other items on this screen at the current or default setting.
   
   
   
6. Click OK at the bottom.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Note: These instructions apply only to those who have selected Internet Mail as their e-mail package. If you use another e-mail package (e.g.; Microsoft Outlook), follow the instructions provided by the software manufacturer.

Note: The first time you start Internet Mail after installing it, the Internet Mail Configuration Wizard will guide you in configuring it. Follow the on-screen instructions.

1. In Internet Mail, click on Mail in the tool bar and select Options .
   
   
2. Click on the Servers tab in the Options dialog box.
   
   
3. Enter the requested information:
   
   
   1. Enter your name, organization and e-mail address in the appropriate boxes.
      
      
   2. Enter your server name in the Outgoing Mail (SMTP) server box.

      Example: company_name.com

   3. Enter your server name in the Incoming Mail (POP3) server box.

      Example: company_name.com

   4. Enter your Account Name and Password in the logon settings boxes.

      Example: john_doe.

   5. Click Apply and then click OK.

Submit questions or comments to: vendrhlp@doa.state.wi.us