NGFCU: Configuration

Following are required browser configurations for using the_Max!. Wording may vary slightly between PC and Macintosh* platforms. Note that if the settings are not implemented as suggested below and you are using the_Max! in a public setting such as an intranet, someone looking over your shoulder could see sensitive information that would allow unauthorized access to your account

Netscape Navigator* 4.x
Netscape Navigator 3.x
Microsoft* Internet Explorer 4.x
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02

Netscape Navigator 4.x:

The following configuration is mandatory in order for the_Max! to function correctly on your PC or Macintosh. Note that if this configuration is not implemented, the security of your account could be compromised.

1. From the top menu select Edit » Preferences: Click on Appearance from the left hand menu, then click on Fonts

From Use the Variable Width Font: click on the arrow to choose the font

From Font: select Times New Roman
From Size: select 12
From Use the Fixed Font: click on the arrow to choose the font

From Font: select Courier New
From Size: select 10
2. Click on Advanced from menu on the left

Select Enable JavaScript*
Select Accept all cookies
OR Select Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server
Click on: OK
3. From the top menu select Communicator » Tools » Security information: Click on Navigator from the menu on the left

Advanced Security (SSL) Configuration

From SSL: select Enable SSL v2
From SSL: select Enable SSL v3
Click on: OK

Netscape Navigator 3.x:

The following configuration is mandatory in order for the_Max! to function correctly on your PC or Macintosh. Note that if this configuration is not implemented, the security of your account could be compromised.

1. From the top menu select Options » General Preferences: Click on the Fonts tab

From Use the Proportional Font: click on Choose Font...
From Font: select Times New Roman
From Size: select 12
Click on: OK
From Use the Fixed Font: click on Choose Font...
From Font: select Courier New
From Size: select 10
Click on: OK
Click on: OK
2. From the top menu select Options » Network Preferences: Click on the Languages tab

Select Enable JavaScript
Click on: OK
3. From the top menu select Options » Security Preferences: Click on the General tab

From SSL: select Enable SSL v2
From SSL: select Enable SSL v3
Click on: OK

Internet Explorer 4.x:

The following configuration is mandatory in order for the_Max! to function correctly on your PC or Macintosh. Note that if this configuration is not implemented, the security of your account could be compromised.

1. From the top menu select View » Options: Click on the General tab and then the Fonts button on the bottom.

Proportional Font:

From Font: select Times New Roman

Fixed Font:

From Font: select Courier New
From Size: select medium
Click on: OK
2. Click on the Advanced tab: Scroll down to the Security section

Check SSL 2.0
Check SSL 3.0
3. Scroll down to cookies

Click on Always Accept Cookies
Click on: OK

Internet Explorer 3.02:

The following configuration is mandatory in order for the_Max! to function correctly on your PC or Macintosh. Note that if this configuration is not implemented, the security of your account could be compromised.

1. From the top menu select View » Options: Click on the General tab and then the Font Settings button on the bottom right.

Proportional Font:

From Font: select Times New Roman

Fixed-Width Font:

From Font: select Courier New
Click on: OK

2. Click on the Security tab

Check Allow downloading of active content

3. Click on the Advanced tab and then the Cryptography Settings button on the bottom right.

Advanced Security (SSL) Configuration

Check Allow SSL 2 (Secure) connections
Check Allow SSL 3 (Secure) connections
Click on: OK
Click on: OK