User guide

Setting Up Email Service
AltiWare OE System Administration Manual 159
Data and Internet
Integration
Setting Up Email Service
There are some basic requirements that must be met in order to access
Mixed-Media Messaging using email over the AltiServ system.
Before You Begin
To set up email for the AltiServ system, you need to have the following
installed on the AltiServ:
• Windows NT network interface card installed and Windows NT
network capability enabled
• Network TCP/IP installed and configured
• Internet connection (if sending and receiving emails over the
internet)
• Multi-media stations/PCs as clients
Setting Up LAN and Internet Email on the Server
To set up the server side of the network, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Selecting Your ISP and IP Addresses
You will need to obtain the following to setup Internet email:
1. Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP). There are numerous ISPs
to choose from. There is a fee associated with these services. Please
contact an ISP that serves your area for details.
2. From your ISP:
— Obtain a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. AltiServ address
should be added to the DNS database by your ISP.
— Select and give your ISP a unique Domain Name - each domain
must have a unique name associated with it, such as the address for
AltiGen, which is “altigen.com”.
— Obtain a Block of IP Addresses - and assign a unique IP address to
each client on the LAN.
— Obtain the Subnet Mask - you will need to enter this address later
in the TCP/IP configuration setup for both the server and client
stations.