Bruce, yes, same e-mail address. Are your saying - if I 'check' Leave a
copy of messages on the server - that all incoming messages will be routed
to both PCs? {regardless of one being turned off}.

This is probably basic stuff - but somewhat confusing to me. A neighbor
casually mentioned that both of his PCs were connected to his router - but
each had a different e-mail address. It set me to wondering . . .

Thanks - james


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message:

If both computers are using the same e-mail address, on both machines:

Tools | Accounts | Mail | Properties | Advanced - Check: Leave a copy of
messages on the server.

On one machine, check to Delete messages after X days to assure the server
does not get clogged up.
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"James" wrote in message:

At the risk of sounding like an inexperienced idiot, here goes:

I have two computers and one cable modem and multi-port router.

I've never considered connecting both computers to the router at the same
time.

Here's my question: If I connect both computers at the same time - and
if both are turned on, how will my incoming e-mail be routed? Will all
e-mails go to the inboxes of both computers? If not, what happens?

Or, am I better off connecting only one computer at a time to the router?
Or, is it ok to connect both {live} at the same time?

Thanks - james