I have the same problem if I run a test under /configure/notifications
library/smtpmail using WUG test tool. When I run a live test like
unplugging a network cable to cause a down, the smtp work just fine. I
can't explain why, but you might want to try this.
Nguyen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Krygeris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 8:10 PM
Subject: RE: [WhatsUp Forum] SMTP Error on test
> Michael, If I had to go out on a limb here I would guess that it doesn't
> like the email address since the SMTP server seems to be working. In the
> notification, try a known good email address in the "to" and "from"
fields.
> Most of the time I see that the SMTP server won't forward a message unless
> the from address is one that the SMTP server likes. The default WUG sends
> may not ne what it likes.
> Also, Try fastening a pillow or a bag of tomatoes to your forehead to
avoid
> that flat spot.
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kelly,
> Michael
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 3:47 PM
> To: 'WhatsUp_Forum (E-mail)
> Subject: [WhatsUp Forum] SMTP Error on test
>
>
> The following message is what comes up when I try to test the SMTP
> Alert. I got it from the Debug Log.
>
> sending msg via 172.18.20.1 to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 220 MAXILPRIME.maxil.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service, Version:
> 5.0.2195.2096 ready at Thu, 23 Aug 2001 15:39:54 -0400
> HELO wug.
> 501 5.5.4 Invalid Address
>
> When it says "Invalid Address", is it talking about the IP address or
> the email address, and if the email address, the sendee or the sender?
>
> By the way, this machines IP is 172.18.20.9 and the email addresses it
> is sending to and from are valid. I have also tested the SMTP port by
> doing a telnet to port 25 and it connects successfully.
>
> Any help would stop the flat spot on my forehead from getting worse
> against this wall.
>
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