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1. Download Stunnel @ http://www.stunnel.org/
Go to the 'Downloads' section of the site
The file stunnel-4.21-installer.exe is in the Windows binaries section.
2. Install the program with all default options
3. Go to Start->All Programs->stunnel->edit stunnel.conf
Find the following lines in the file:
; Use it for client mode
;client = yes
And change it to:
; Use it for client mode
client = yes
Find this line in the file:
; Service-level configuration
Add the following lines directly below it:
compression = zlib
[nntps]
accept = 127.0.0.1:119
Add one of the following lines based on your account type.
FOR NHXL ACCOUNTS:
connect = nhxl.newshosting.com:563
FOR NH LITE ACCOUNTS:
connect = news2.newshosting.com:563
Save the file and close the window
4. Go to Start->All Programs->Stunnel->Run Stunnel
You'll now see the program running in your taskbar (lower right corner of the screen)
5. Go to Server Setup in your favorite news client (eg. Newsleecher or Unison) and setup a new connection with the following settings:
Server address 127.0.0.1 port 119 with 20 connections
Use your regular login and password and you are done!
Your Usenet Connection is Now Secure.
*Note* Usenet Explorer has built in support for compression, no need to use Stunnel
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