On Wed, 17 Apr 2002, Joseph S D Yao wrote: > > However, when I attempt to telnet from another box on > > the same network, I get connection refused. > > telnet 211.91.4.98 110 > > and i can not retrieve mail from the server. i was informed 'Time Out!' > > > > but i can do telnet 211.91.4.98 or ftp 211.91.4.98
> > I have no firewall on the system , and I use IP address instead of hostname . What about kernel firewalling rules? The machine is linux, what distribution and version? Several ship with quite stringent firewalling rules in place. AB
