With Microsoft Outlook 2007, you can connect natively and securely to Exchange Server. How does it work...by using a new technology called RPC over HTTP. With RPC over HTTP you connect to Exchange Server over the Internet using a secure HTTP connection and have access to all of the great features of Exchange Server.

In order to connect to Exchange Server with Outlook 2003, there are a few software requirements that must be met. Please review these prerequisites before continuing with the setup instructions.

1. An Enlightened Technology Exchange Server email account.
2. Microsoft Outlook 2003.
3. Windows XP with the latest Critical Updates and Service Packs installed. Click here to visit Windows Update.
4. Properly configured Internet access on your PC.

Manual Setup Instructions
The following setup instructions will show you how to configure your computer for Exchange Server access with Outlook 2007. If you need assistance, please call our technical support help desk at: 972.735.8825.

Step 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Mail icon.

Step 2 Click the Show Profiles button.

Step 3 Click the Add button to create a new mail profile.

Step 4 Type a name in the Profile Name box and then click the OK button.

Step 5 Select Manually configure server settings or additional server types and then click the Next button.

Step 6 Select Microsoft Exchange and then click the Next button.

Step 7 Enter mail2.etgroup.net in the Microsoft Exchange Server box and your email address in the User Name box then click the More Settings button.

Step 8 Outlook will seem to lock-up, but please be patient. After a couple minutes, the following error message will be displayed. This is normal. Click the OK button.

Step 9 When the following screen is displayed, click the Cancel button.

Step 10 When the following screen appears, click the Connection tab.

Step 11 Select the Connect To My Exchange Mailbox Using HTTP checkbox and then click the Exchange Proxy Settings button.

Step 12 Enter mail2.etgroup.net in the Use This URL to Connect to My Proxy Server for Exchange box then select both the On Fast Networks... and the On Slow Networks... check boxes. Then click the drop down box and select Basic Authentication. Click the OK button.

Step 13 Click the OK button.

Step 14 Click the Check Name button.

Step 15 Enter your email address in the User Name box and then enter your password. Click the OK button.

Note: If you do not have Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed on your computer, you must enter your user name in the format ETG\YourShortUserName.

Step 16 Click the Next button.

Step 17 Click the Finish button.

Step 18 Select the newly created mail profile in the Always Use This Profile drop down list OR click the Prompt for a Profile to Be Used button. Then click the OK button.

Step 19 Start Microsoft Outlook. You should be prompted to enter your user name and password. Enter your email address in the User Name box and then enter your password. Click the OK button.

Note: If you do not have Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed on your computer, you must enter your user name in the format ETG\YourShortUserName.