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The IBMR Lotus NotesR client works best when it is connected to a server from which it can receive mail and to which it can send outgoing mail. When you first install Lotus Notes, during configuration, you specify a connection that is appropriate for your mail. This connection is most commonly over a local area network (such as broadband). If you want to specify an additional connection later, you may need to add a port. A port is an external socket on a computer into which you can plug a cable or a peripheral device.

Note: NotesR no longer supports ports for dialup modem communication (COM ports distinguished by numbers COM1, COM2, and so on) or the X.PC protocol used by them. To use a dialup modem connected to your computer, you must have remote access software (RAS) in your operating system and manage the port and communication from that software.

When you add a port, Lotus NotesR enables it by default and lets you specify the Lotus Notes locations (Online, Home, and so on) at which you want to use the port. You can specify particular driver options at the time you add a port, and even give the port a familiar name. You need to configure a port for TCP/IP if you need an Internet connection. If you have trouble reaching a server, you can trace a network connection in Lotus Notes.

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