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[Jane]

You are not  going to believe this but after a conf call with cox 
internet, I figure out that the client had a COMMA in the smtp 
settings.......
Where's the damned Chivas Regal, LOL.



On Feb 2, 2005, at 1:04 AM, Paul Baily wrote:

> Hi Jane,
>
> On 02/02/2005, at 2:10 PM, Jane wrote:
>
>> What is the problem with the can't send on port 25 error? Is the 
>> server down or what?
>
> Some ISPs block outbound port 25 traffic in an effort to reduce the 
> amount of spam & viruses being sent from their networks, e.g. 
> infected/compromised Windows PCs, or hit and run spam passes from 
> residential broadband connections.
>
> Debate persists as to whether this is a Good Thing or just punishes 
> the innocent, but there's quite a good explanation here:
>
> <http://www.postcastserver.com/help/Port_25_Blocking.aspx>
>
> It appears Comcast (I'm guessing this is the ISP you're currently 
> using) is one such ISP.
>
> Some mail services offer ways around this by using a higher arbitrary 
> port number that isn't blocked, e.g. with my webhost (Pair) I'm able 
> to send mail from any location whether a port 25 block is in effect or 
> not, because they also accept mail (on a POP before SMTP basis) on 
> port 2525. I'm pretty sure mac.com has (or had - it's been a while) a 
> similar method.
>
> HTH, and cheers,
>
> Paul.
>
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