Configuring a Psion 5mx with Ecosse Net

[replace my details with your own where appropriate]

Control Panel / Internet

Go to Control Panel / Internet and tap "New" or press <Ctrl-N>. In the dialog box which comes up, leave the "Based upon" line at Standard settings and tap "OK" or press <Enter>.

Service Tab

Name: Ecosse
Connection type: Dial-up
Use "smart" dialling [X] checked
Standard dial-up number +44 845 6621034

Account Tab

Manual login [ ] not checked
Username: Scot (generic username for all users)
Password: free (generic password for all users)
Confirm password: free (generic password for all users)

Addresses Tab

Get IP address from server [X] checked
Get DNS address from server [ ] not checked
Primary DNS: 212.1.128.165
Secondary DNS: 212.1.128.156

Login Tab

Use login script [ ] not checked

Advanced Tab

Enable PPP extensions [ ] not checked
Allow plain text authentication [X] checked

Email Settings

To send & receive mail with Ecosse Net, it is necessary to register and thus create a separate mail Username, mail Password and email address. This is done at www.ecosse.net

Then, in the Email application menus go to:
"Tools / Add new account / Email"

Account Tab

Account name: Ecosse
Your Name: Mike McConnell
Email address: mgmcc@ecosse.net
Set as default account: (optional)

Outgoing Tab

Email (SMTP) server: ecosse.net
Auto send on opening: (optional)

Incoming Tab

POP3 server: ecosse.net
Mailbox login: mgmcc (your Ecosse mail username)
Mailbox password: (your Ecosse mail password)
Confirm password: (your Ecosse mail password)

Mike McC
Jul 2000