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win2k + nt4 + RAS + Exchange HELP HELP

I have a user set up to use RAS on a laptop, it connects to the NT4 server ok via RAS
Out look works BUT the user cannot see any mails etc and cannot send mail I'm ok win win2k and NT but my knowledge of Outlook is zero

The question is how should it be configured so that when used remotly mail can be sent and recieved as if it was connected to the lan in the office.

I have tried using the connect wizard and the error I got trying to recieve and send mail was
"The Remote Access Service is not set up set it up thgough the Options menu"

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fledermaus

try this:
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If you have not already done so, set up and start Microsoft Outlook on the computer you want to use from a remote location.


If you have not already done so, create a personal folder (.pst) file on your computer.


Set options for your mail delivery service.


On the Tools menu, point to Synchronize, and then click Download Address Book.
If you are not already connected to a network, you need to use Dial-up Networking to specify a connection. If you have already specified a dial-up connection, that connection is established automatically.

Learn about specifying a dial-up connection in Outlook.

Set messages to be delivered to your personal folder file.


Quit and then restart Outlook.
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Fledermaus,

outlook started and works in the office for the user ok

I presume the .pst file is therefore OK

mail delevery service setting ?????

sync I can work out

Dial - up connections I need info on pls
within outlook NOT RAS that works fine

message delivery options detail pls

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Wow thatnks this in uncanny I was wondering if anyone would post an answer on the way t work today and there it is I will try this and let you know how I get on
Also, while I think of it...

You say Outlook dial-up rather than "RAS". The two are actually the same, as Outlook has no specific internal dial method. It merely uses an existing Dial-up Networking connection.

You could technically also use Outlook "online" as you would in the office, provided you connect the RAS connection before opening Outlook.