This is more of the traditional process for those who have their own Usenet client.
Configuring SSL with UseNetServer and Newsbin Pro newsreader.Not much chance your ISP will want to mess with traffic on port 443. As port 443 is the same port secure web traffic passes over. For most this is fine but we highly recommend using port 443. You’ll notice an option at the bottom of the screen labeled ‘ Prefer SSL connections if available‘. As you don’t even need the news server address to access via the Newshosting newsreader. Next click on Options – Settings and choose the Connection tab.
Entering in your username and password credentials. Once downloaded you simply launch the newsreader. If you haven’t had a chance to try the new Newshosting client they are currently offering a 14 day free trial. Configuring SSL with Newshosting and the new Newshosting Usenet client.Then again with UseNetServer using Newsbin Pro. First with Newshosting using their new Usenet client. We will demonstrate with a couple of examples. Tip #2 – Configure Your Newsreader for SSL Usenet AccessĪssuming you found a good Usenet provider with SSL access its time to configure your newsreader for secure access. Here are a few leading Usenet providers that offer alternate ports: We provide a table of alternate news server ports on NGR to help. While most Usenet services offer SSL encryption you have to look closer to see if alternate ports are available. Instead of using the port your ISP expects for secure Usenet traffic some providers offer alternate ports. In conjunction with SSL, alternate ports will help in securing your Usenet connection while minimizing the risk of poor performance from ISP throttling. Tip #1 – Find a Usenet Provider with SSL and Alternate Ports In addition SSL can help prevent the hassle of ISP bandwidth throttling and deep packet inspection. We won’t call it a ‘need’ but it is certainly our preference to secure our data online. Why not take advantage of the same encryption to secure your Usenet connection. We all use SSL for tasks like shopping online and accessing bank, credit card or other financial services. What is SSL and why would I want to use it?.Let’s start by answering a couple of questions in regard to SSL. Along with the advantages of personal VPN’s. Yet they might not have experience configuring a newsreader for SSL.
Most of them are familiar with the term SSL from secure online transactions. We get questions all the time from users who want to secure their connections. Along with browsing the web and other applications. Today we’d like to share some tips to help secure your privacy while accessing Usenet.