This setup will allow you to use Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007 and Entourage in Exchange mode from outside of the DLS without having to connect to the DLS VPN. Exchange mode allows you to have access to all your emails on the server/ It provides you with real time access to full calendar, GAL ( Global Address List), and all contacts, which unlike IMAP and POP3 email only gives access to email. Below you will find step by step instructions for Outlook and Entourage, if you require assistance please contact the Helpdesk.

 

Outlook 2003/2007 Exchange Setup

Outlook Already setup as exchange?

If you already have Outlook setup as exchange but currently connect outside of the DLS to  the VPN to check email click on the link below for detailed instructions

Exchange settings for use without  DLS VPN (If you already have Exchange email setup)

 

Below are instructions on setting up a NEW Outlook account, if you currently have outlook setup as IMAP or POP please first contact the DLS Helpdesk for assistance.

 New Outlook Exchange setup without DLS VPN

 

Entourage Exchange Setup

 

If you already have Entourage as exchange setup follow the below, if not please first setup Entourage in exchange mode then follow the steps below. If you currently have it setup as POP3 or IMAP first contact the DLS Helpdesk.

 

1. Open entourage, click on the Entourage top menu, and select "Account

Settings"

2. Select the exchange DLS email account and click "Edit"

3. Verify the settings on the "Account Settings" tab are correct (most

importantly the last two):

 

      Account Name: username@dls.rutgers.edu

      Name: (Your name as you would like it to appear on outgoing email

      E-mail Address: username@dls.rutgers.edu

      Account ID: username

      Domain: life_sciences

      Password:  **********

      Exchange Server:

dls.rutgers.edu/exchange/username@dls.rutgers.edu

      *Checked*  This DAV service requires a secure connection SSL

*Checked*

 

4. Click "Ok", close the Accounts window and restart Entourage.