Requirements For Connecting to a Host With Internet Explorer
  •  Java and ActiveX must be enabled in Internet Explorer.

  • Java can be enabled in Internet Explorer 6 under:

         Tools

              Internet Options

                   Advanced

                        (Enable the Java checkbox.)

     

  • ActiveX can be enabled in Internet Explorer 6 under:

         Tools

              Internet Options

                   Security

                        Custom Level

                             (Look at the various options for ActiveX and set them to

                             either Prompt or Enable.)

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  • If your company uses a Network Firewall, your network support person will need to allow outbound TCP port 23 (Telnet) through the firewall for your computer. This is a very common port and is usually not blocked on most firewalls.

  • If your company uses a network Proxy Server, your network support person will need to allow Java and ActiveX traffic to pass through on port 80 and port 23 for your computer. These are very common and are usually not blocked on most proxy servers.