Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions that may have been on your mind.
E-mail
How do I use Outlook / Outlook Express with my princeton-ma.us E-mail account?
How do I change or reset my E-mail password?
Why have I been receiving so much spam? How can I avoid spam?
I received a notice about my mailbox memory quota. How can I manage my account's usage?
Right now I use MSN (AOL, etc.) dial-up. Will I have to maintain an account with them?
Ever since I started using princeton-ma.us I've had trouble sending or receiving E-mail through my EarthLink account.
Can I customize the Sender's Name and Reply Address on E-mails that I send?
Why is the time stamp on messages off by several hours?
Why can I receive, but sometimes can't send E-mail?
How can I adjust the performance of the spam filter, view messages that have been blocked by the spam filter, or establish a 'white list'?
Startup & Installation
What is meant by the term 'power cycling'?
My equipment is installed and the modem indicates a good signal. Why can't I get a connection to the Internet?
What is the speed (bandwidth) of my connection?
Technology
What is WiMAX and what is WiFi?
What is meant by Dynamic and Static IP addressing?
Miscellaneous
Service Charges For Princeton-ma.us E-mail Accounts
It doesn’t matter how, but back-up your files!
How can I add security to my home network?
Are there different types of malware?