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Exchange - SMTP

This resource discusses some of the intricacies of getting your Exchange server to talk to the Internet.

Table of Contents

Basics
General FAQ about connecting to the Internet, including information about getting mail from a POP3 account

The Rough Cut
Step-by-step instructions on how to connect to your ISP

Configuring the IMC/IMS
Step-by-step instructions configuring IMC and IMS<

Common Problems
List of common problems encountered during setup

Periodic / Dial-Up Performance Issues
Common issues encounters, as well as instructions on how to configure IMC to eliminate time-outs when sending messages over a low-bandwidth dial-up connection

Dial-on-Demand Router Issues
Solutions if you have a dial-on-demand router that connects to your ISP

ISP Issues
FAQ about how to deal with your ISP who may or may not be running Exchange

DNS Issues
Configuration solutions if DNS is provided by your ISP

Security Issues
Includes information about Proxy and firewalls, as well as information about how to block unauthorized mail relaying