Connectivity

Internet ConnectionAny working Internet connection
  1. On slower connections, such as dial up and cellular modems, and Internet connections slower than 128 kbps, Outlook performance may slow significantly. Customers should configure Outlook to download message headers only.
  2. Outlook 2010, 2007 & 2003 may be used without an Internet connection in “Offline Mode” to access emails already downloaded from the Exchange servers.
  3. Outlook requires 128 kbps of bandwidth for optimal performance.

Client Operating Systems

MS Windows2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7Windows 2000 does not support Outlook 2003 or 2007 in full MAPI mode.
Mac OSX10.XSupports Microsoft Entourage 2004/2008 and Outlook Web Access Light
Note: Microsoft Entourage included with Home and Student edition will not connect to exchange
LinuxAny Linux operating systemSupports Outlook Web Access Light only

Mail Clients

Microsoft Outlook2003
2007
2010
Microsoft Entourage for Mac2004
2008
POP3/IMAP4 ClientsMicrosoft Outlook Express or any other POP/IMAP client that supports secure connections.

Web Access

Outlook Web AccessInternet Explorer version 6 or later
Outlook Web Access LightAny web browser that supports frames

Wireless Devices

BlackBerry*Any BlackBerry handheld device running BlackBerry OS version 4.x or laterRequires an active data plan or Internet connection from your mobile telephone service provider.
Windows MobileAny Windows Mobile device running Windows Mobile version 5.x or laterRequires an active data plan or Internet connection from your mobile telephone service provider.

*These services are available for an additional monthly fee per device with your monthly hosted Exchange plan.