Hey IT and Computer Gurus -
When im at school - i can recieve emails just fine through MS outlook, but can not send through it. Instead, i need to go to my comcast webmail and send from there. (major PITA).
It works fine at home.... but school blocks mail sent from outlook????
help make life convenient for me
Comcast will only allow you to use their SMTP server if you are on the Comcast network. Your school should allow you to use their SMTP service for outgoing mail.
if the school admins will allow you to setup your own pop3 and smtp accounts you should be able to do this.
if not just go for webmail.
It's pretty common for mail servers to not send mail coming from a computer outside of their network / address space because of spam abuse (spammers would use an "open relay" to get their mail out..... never mind).
Your ISP may actually allow it with authentication though... in Outlook, Tools menu, Accounts.... depends on your version... find the Outgoing mail server properties and check the box about outgoing SMTP server requires authentication.
Or maybe your school has an SMTP server you can use. Get that info from a geek on campus. Add another profile in Outlook that uses their SMTP server.
You might also try RECEIVE before SEND.
You receive first, by clicking that bar on the right edge of the send mail button.
Depending on the timeouts default. I have to do this, because I have a setup requiring smtp-relay.whatever.me@whereiam.com
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QUOTE (Rand @ Sep 23 2005, 02:14 PM) |
It's pretty common for mail servers to not send mail coming from a computer outside of their network / address space because of spam abuse (spammers would use an "open relay" to get their mail out..... never mind). Your ISP may actually allow it with authentication though... in Outlook, Tools menu, Accounts.... depends on your version... find the Outgoing mail server properties and check the box about outgoing SMTP server requires authentication. Or maybe your school has an SMTP server you can use. Get that info from a geek on campus. Add another profile in Outlook that uses their SMTP server. |
Use your school's SMTP server. Tackle a geek on campus and make him talk.... or see if the IT guys will give you the server info... smtp.yourschool.edu?
QUOTE (Rand @ Sep 23 2005, 02:39 PM) |
Use your school's SMTP server. Tackle a geek on campus and make him talk.... or see if the IT guys will give you the server info... smtp.yourschool.edu? |
If your school's mail server is available, this will be very simple and you'll still be able to use Outlook and your Comcast account.
You'll be able to tell Outlook about your school's mail server and it will use that server to send the mail. You won't have to use your school account or anything, you'll just be bouncing your outgoing mail off their box.
If you can find out about your school's SMTP mail server, we can lead you through the Outlook setup.
QUOTE (Part Pricer @ Sep 23 2005, 02:08 PM) |
Comcast will only allow you to use their SMTP server if you are on the Comcast network. |
I found out Aaron's problem..
This is his email addy:
Aaron Cox
14361 Route 9
Coronal Mass Ejection, Ca. 666914-914
QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Sep 23 2005, 03:54 PM) |
can i just change the port number?? |
Two things could be happening (as stated above)
- Your school is blocking port 25
or
- Comcast won't allow you to use their SMTP server to send emails because you are not connected on their network.
What is the error that you are getting when you try to send?
If you are getting a 0x800CCC0D, 0x800CCC0E, or a "timeout" error then most likely you are being blocked. In any case please post the error message you are getting (in the "send/receive" window, go to the "errors" tabs and look up the error and the error number.
Once we know for sure which problem it is it will be easier to work around it.
Da Shizl.....
QUOTE (Twystd1 @ Sep 23 2005, 04:55 PM) |
Two things could be happening (as stated above) - Your school is blocking port 25 or - Comcast won't allow you to use their SMTP server to send emails because you are not connected on their network. What is the error that you are getting when you try to send? If you are getting a 0x800CCC0D, 0x800CCC0E, or a "timeout" error then most likely you are being blocked. In any case please post the error message you are getting (in the "send/receive" window, go to the "errors" tabs and look up the error and the error number. Once we know for sure which problem it is it will be easier to work around it. Da Shizl..... |
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QUOTE (Twystd1 @ Sep 23 2005, 03:55 PM) |
- Your school is blocking port 25 or - Comcast won't allow you to use their SMTP server to send emails because you are not connected on their network. |
I'll bet a beer that setting the outgoing (smtp) mail server in Outlook to smtp.csupomona.edu will work. That is until you get home.
It is possible they will require authentication as well though. In which case you'll have to put your school's email account info in the "Log on using" dialog of the Outgoing Server properties. This would only be for authenticating - you'll still use your Comcast account/address for mail.
QUOTE (Rand @ Sep 23 2005, 08:20 PM) |
I'll bet a beer that setting the outgoing (smtp) mail server in Outlook to smtp.csupomona.edu will work. That is until you get home. |
Yep. Another profile is a good idea. Mentioned that in my first post.
thank you again for all your help guys -
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