Tuan tran wrote: > > Thanks all for the input. My next question is how can > I test port 25. I can use Telnet from other computer > to check port 110 but can't check port25. > > how can I check to make sure port25 on my computer > server (linux) is working? > > Thanks > > Tuan > > --- Miark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Tuan tran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> saith: > > > > > 1. By using Postfix I can send and receive email > > via > > > my mail server machine, isn't it? > > > > Yes. > > > > > 2. I have setup a MX record > > (my_mailhost.mydomain.com) > > > at the place which I choose to pack my domain > > name; do > > > I need to write any line at main.cf file? > > > > Yes. Go to the postfix site, and check the following > > variables: > > > > * myhostname (the name of your box, e.g. > > tuan.wacky.com) > > * mydomain (the name of your domain, e.g. > > wacky.com) > > * myorigin (which is normally set to $mydomain) > > * mydestination (which is a bunch of names to which > > Postfix will respond) > > > > > 3. In able to send & receive email via other > > client > > > mail program (ie. Outlook....) I must enable > > Xinet, > > > POP3. isn't it? > > > > That's correct. Postfix does not include a POP > > daemon. > > > > > 4.I setup Postfix & pop3 at my server computer and > > > know they are running; Can I TELNET from other > > > computer to check to make sure they work properly? > > > > Yes. Telnet to port 110 to check the POP server, and > > to 25 for SMTP. > > > > > 5.If I also turn on IMAP will it cause POP3 works > > > incorrectlly? And I've heard that IMAP can be use > > to > > > set up Web Mail, isn't it? > > > > I don't know squat about IMAP--sorry. > > > > Miark > >
dunno why you want telnet, use SSH2 instead :) However you can from any other box: telnet ip.right.here.thx. port or... visit a site that tests your Firewall...it'll tell ya if its receiving acks/syns on telnet25 -- Femme Good Decisions You boss Made: "We'll do as you suggest and go with Linux. I've always liked that character from Peanuts." - Source: Dilbert
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