To downloads some newsgroups or their content you need to use outlook express or a news reader.
You can find some free news readers by typing " free newsreader" in any search engine and learn how to configure Outlook Express HERE
Usenethost usenet server Configuration
To connect to the news servers:
| News server URL | News Server port | SSL | Server location |
|---|---|---|---|
| news2.usenethost.com | 119, 23, 443, 3128, 7000, 8000, 8080, 9000 | No | USA |
| secure.usenethost.com | 563, 80, 81 | Yes | USA |
| europe.usenethost.com | 119, 23, 443, 3128, 7000, 8000, 8080, 9000 | No | Europe |
| eurosec.usenethost.com | 563, 80, 81 | Yes | Europe |
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max connections: 20 to 60 depending on your plan
-Old server until accounts migration-
- hostname: news.usenethost.com
- port: 119
- max connections: 8
- standard routing ports: 119, 23, 25, 80, 3128
- alternate routing ports: 7000, 8000, 9000