E-Mail: Procedure to Connect Outlook from Off-Net

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Web E-Mail Access

Procedure to connect to
Microsoft Exchange Server from your Internet Service Provider...

Assumption:
Use of this procedure, assumes that you have an account with an Internet Service provider. Your provider (ISP) will provide you with the information and procedures necessary to connect to the internet. Once this capability has been established, connect to the internet and open your browser. You are not limited to using Microsoft's Internet Explorer, however as this process is designed for IE, we recommend that you use it for connection to your TVF&R E-Mail.

Connect to Microsoft Exchange with Outlook Web Access

Once connected to your Internet account, you will need to type http://tvfrmail.tvfr.com/exchange in the Address field of your browser to connect to your TVF&R email account.

Authentication:
You will be asked to authenticate using an Authentication form. This form requires you to enter your TVF&R network login as Domain\Login. The TVF&R Domain is HQ. Enter HQ followed by your network login and then enter your network password in the second field and click the OK button.

Authentication
To protect the network from outsiders who might not have the District's best interest in mind or who are simply up to devilment, we connect to the Internet through a firewall. When you enter your TVF&R Network login name into the text box on the Outlook Web Access Form, the Exchange Server will present you with a Windows XP login authentication screen.

OK... So I connected, but it looks Different from Outlook 2000
It is different. Note that the form calls itself Microsoft Outlook Web Access (Form.) This connection is a web form that doesn't really have the functionality or usability of the MS Office application, Outlook 2003. However, it allows you to access and interact with your office mail folders from home or while traveling.

The Outlook Web Access below is the access to your server with Windows XP. It is much improved over previous versions

Microsoft Outlook Web Access
Outlook Web Access requires no desktop installation, which streamlines administration and makes client control easier. Outlook Web Access can be a particularly strategic choice for businesses that have one or more of the following situations:

Roaming or remote access. Users who are away from their PCs, as well as users who share a PC, can take advantage of Outlook Web Access to access their Microsoft Exchange Server information securely using a Web browser.

Extranet applications. Corporations that need to deploy applications broadly to vendors, suppliers or customers can use Outlook Web Access to distribute the applications inexpensively and efficiently over the Internet. Outlook Web Access supports authenticated and anonymous external users.

Cross-platform system. Corporations with users who require access to Microsoft Exchange Server from any operating system can benefit from the minimized support requirements of a consistent user interface and feature set across all platforms.

PC limitations. Users whose computers have limited RAM or hard-disk space will find that Outlook Web Access meets their baseline e-mail calendaring and collaboration needs.

Microsoft Outlook Web Access Examples
The following examples illustrate how to connect to various features of Outlook from the Web. The examples are not complete hyperlinks with the (your Login) included. That's a place holder for your personal network login name.

Login to your personal Calendar http://tvfrmail.tvfr.com/exchange/(your login)/Calendar/

Login to your personal Calendar and change your options http://tvfrmail.tvfr.com/exchange/(your login)/?cmd=options

Login to any personal folder in your E-Mail account http://tvfrmail.tvfr.com/exchange/(Your Login)/Junk%20E-Mail/. Remember to replace any spaces in folder names with %20. %20 is the Octal equivalent of a space and is required, however, your browser may insert it for you.

Other Tips and Tricks
See Microsoft on the web, example http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321832.

Questions or Comments
For difficulties experienced in connecting to the Internet, contact your Internet Service Provider. If you have difficulty connecting to your e-mail once you can successfully connect to and browse the Internet, please contact the IS Help Desk on 649-8577 Ext. 345.

Revised: August 02, 2007