[X-Newbies] Re: [X4U] Mail not connecting to ISP

[David R.Boag]

Actually,

The settings are to automatically connect when needed and there are a 
couple which ask if you want to disconnect after certain parameters are 
met, but they are all set as they should be, so there should be no 
interruptions.

On Sep 10, 2004, at 1:12 AM, Scott wrote:

>
> On Sep 9, 2004, at 21:17, David R. Boag wrote:
>
>> For some reason, since the last minor update to OS X (10.3.5 I 
>> believe) my Maill.app will not connect to my ISP (I have DSL via 
>> PPPoE). It will time out and take my accounts offline. The workaround 
>> is to open Safari and let it start to open the home page, letting it 
>> connect tot he ISP. then Mail works fine.
>>
>> Anyone got any ideas?
>
> Check your network settings, and see if PPPoE options are set to 
> "always stay connected". If not, set it.
>
> Scott