Free smtp server

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I installed the server on my notebook computer running Windows XP Pro
successfully. Unfortunately, I can only send email to the accounts of my
isp. Others were returned. Can someone advise me any possible solution.

Thanks,

Ray
 
News.Individual.NET said:
I installed the server on my notebook computer running Windows XP Pro
successfully. Unfortunately, I can only send email to the accounts of my
isp. Others were returned. Can someone advise me any possible solution.

Thanks,

Ray
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Spammers often use SMTP servers from dialup, dsl, and cable connections.
Most ISPs now look to see if you have an MX record for that domain the mail
is coming from.

The easiest way around that would be to use an SMTP server that will relay
its outgoing mail to your ISP's SMTP server. I believe Argosoft does this:
http://argosoft.com/mailserver/ <-- free version for less than 5mb messages.

Karen
http://scootgirl.com/
 
News.Individual.NET said:
I installed the server on my notebook computer running Windows XP Pro
successfully. Unfortunately, I can only send email to the accounts of my
isp. Others were returned. Can someone advise me any possible solution.
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Free SMTP server must be running, and SMTP server in your mail client
set to 'localhost'.

You have this?
 
scootgirl.com schreef:
Spammers often use SMTP servers from dialup, dsl, and cable
connections. Most ISPs now look to see if you have an MX record for
that domain the mail is coming from.
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Many ISPs block all outgoing mail that is not relayed over their own SMTP
servers, I think that is what is happening for Ray.
 
jo said:
Not something I've come across before; you sure of this?
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Ah... From the app's help file:

"Start your mailer or our mailer 1st Mass Mailer and send e-mail. Be
aware that that some ISPs close the SMTP port #25 forcing you to use
only their SMTP server. You must be sure the port #25 is available for
your ISP before using the program."

Ah well :-)
 
jo said:
Not something I've come across before; you sure of this?
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I may confirm what JanC stated. Some of the french isps block all
outgoing mail that is not relayed by their smtp servers.
 
Not something I've come across before; you sure of this?
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I may confirm what JanC stated. Some of the french isps block all
outgoing mail that is not relayed by their smtp servers.[/QUOTE]

If anybody asks why, it is a simple and quite effective way to keep
infected machines from sending infected mail with Bagle, Netsky and the
like out (these worms are sending themselves directly to the recipient,
instead of using the ISP's MTA), or mass mails.

OTOH, those who know how to use their machine and run it in expert mode,
cannot run an own mail server any more, and have to resort to a domain
hosted by a provider, for sending their own mail.


Gabriele Neukam

(e-mail address removed)
 
OTOH, those who know how to use their machine and run it in expert mode,
cannot run an own mail server any more, and have to resort to a domain
hosted by a provider, for sending their own mail.
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Not quite correct, I run my own here and have done for the last 6 years.
 
jo said:
"Start your mailer or our mailer 1st Mass Mailer and send e-mail. Be
aware that that some ISPs close the SMTP port #25 forcing you to use
only their SMTP server. You must be sure the port #25 is available for
your ISP before using the program."
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Hmmmm... so what happens if your ISP is restricting port 25 and you
specify a different port?
Free SMTP Server lets you specify the port... so I set Agent/Free SMTP
Server to send mail on port 72 and it worked OK.

Can anyone with a restricted port 25 comment?
 
jo said:
JanC wrote:




Not something I've come across before; you sure of this?
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An ISP that wants to stay off the blacklists will block the SMTP port on
the way out of their network except for their mail servers.

It's a ridiculously simple way to reduce SPAM and virus/trojan
propagation, any home-use-type ISP who doesn't do it is a fool to itself
and a burden to others.

Cheers,
Gary B-)
 
I tried to change the port no to 72 in Free smtp server and OE without
success. See below error message.

An unknown error has occurred. Subject 'Testing', Account: 'Yahoo! Mail 2',
Server: 'localhost', Protocol: SMTP, Server Response: '550 Invalid
recipient: (e-mail address removed)', Port: 72, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 550,
Error Number: 0x800CCC69

It seems I have no way to use Free smtp server while I am travelling at
hotel.

Ray
 
Karen,

Thanks for your suggestion. I visited Argosoft website and have some
queries for you.

1. Does the freeware support Windows XP? I saw it supports to Windows
2k.

2. What is real difference from Free smtp server? Is it easy to
configure it to up and running? Free smtp server is real simple to use but
unfortunately not working in my scenario.

3. Do I need any DNS and real IP?

Your further guidance is appreciated.


Ray
 
Gary R. Schmidt said:
An ISP that wants to stay off the blacklists will block the SMTP port on
the way out of their network except for their mail servers.

It's a ridiculously simple way to reduce SPAM and virus/trojan
propagation, any home-use-type ISP who doesn't do it is a fool to itself
and a burden to others.

Cheers,
Gary B-)
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Yeah, I checked and my ISP does this too. They also let you unblock it after
you agree to a lengthy TOS.

Karen
http://scootgirl.com/
 
Ray said:
Karen,

Thanks for your suggestion. I visited Argosoft website and have some
queries for you.

1. Does the freeware support Windows XP? I saw it supports to Windows
2k.

2. What is real difference from Free smtp server? Is it easy to
configure it to up and running? Free smtp server is real simple to use
but unfortunately not working in my scenario.

3. Do I need any DNS and real IP?

Your further guidance is appreciated.


Ray
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I'm not sure about the differences as I've never used the other. Argosoft
free mail server works on WinXP but doesn't run as a service. It is easier
to configure than sendmail for example. You will need dns service and an ip,
but if the receiving smtp server doesn't mind you connecting from your
current ip, then you should be alright.

Lastly, you might want to call your ISP and ask them if they are blocking
SMTP.

Karen
http://scootgirl.com/
 
jo wrote:
Hmmmm... so what happens if your ISP is restricting port 25 and you
specify a different port?
Free SMTP Server lets you specify the port... so I set Agent/Free SMTP
Server to send mail on port 72 and it worked OK.

Can anyone with a restricted port 25 comment?
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Jo,

SMTP is received on port 25 not sent, ISP's are blocking the destination port
not the sending port.

I would like to know what 'worked'?
 
Spammers often use SMTP servers from dialup, dsl, and cable connections.
Most ISPs now look to see if you have an MX record for that domain the mail
is coming from.
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(snip)

I'm thinking that something like buying a domain name and assigning it to the
notebook with freedns (or similar service) would solve the problem? Then
everything is legit as far as the ISP is concerned (assuming the user doesn't
start spamming and get blacklisted.)

jw
 
JW said:
(snip)

I'm thinking that something like buying a domain name and assigning it to the
notebook with freedns (or similar service) would solve the problem? Then
everything is legit as far as the ISP is concerned (assuming the user doesn't
start spamming and get blacklisted.)
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Iff your ISP is using that method to allow SMTP traffic to exit.

Ask them, it's simpler. (Or is Prodigy one of those ISPs who couldn't
find its arse in the dark with both hands?)

Cheers,
Gary B-)
 
derek said:
SMTP is received on port 25 not sent, ISP's are blocking the destination port
not the sending port.
Ah...

I would like to know what 'worked'?
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Free SMTP server offfers the option of setting the SMTP port to anything
you want. So I set it to 72, for no reason, and sent a mail.

Am I being deeply dim in asking if this might be a workround for those
with restricted port 25 access?
 
jo wrote:
[SNIP]
Free SMTP server offfers the option of setting the SMTP port to anything
you want. So I set it to 72, for no reason, and sent a mail.

Am I being deeply dim in asking if this might be a workround for those
with restricted port 25 access?
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Yes, no, maybe...

It really depends on just how the outer-edge of the ISPs network is
firewalled/routed.

If it's through "proper" routers, and they have blocked connections to
port 25 from all except their SMTP server, then it should be stopped.

If they've done a cheap or quick-and-dirty job, as so many do, they may
have only blocked port 25 as an _originating_ port, as they probably
don't have any staff with sufficient clue in this area.

Cheers,
Gary B-)
 
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