can't send away from home

[bigdaddy]

When I am away from my home, even a short distance (20 miles) I can't send
mail using windows mail. I get the following msg:
The connection to the server has failed. Subject 'test', Account:
'pop.east.cox.net', Server: 'smtp.east.cox.net', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25,
Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10061, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E
I am now using vista and the windows mail but i had this same problem with
xp and outlook and outlook express. I begining to think it's my isp (cox).
can anyone help me?

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

What you are experiencing is normal, see
http://www.postcastserver.com/help/Port_25_Blocking.aspx

As a general rule, the owner of the SMTP server must be the same as
the one providing your Internet connection at that moment.

The available workarounds when sending away from home are as follows:

1. Use webmail for sending (via your browser).
2. Ask your home ISP if they have a port other than '25' for SMTP. I don't think
Cox does. Cable companies are very bad about accommodating travelers.
3. If you use the same away-from-home connection frequently, substitute the SMTP
server belonging to that connection. This is a bit tricky, but if you want to go that route,
I can provide more details.
4. If you frequently send from multiple locations, get a free Gmail account,
configure it for POP access, and use it for your sending chores.
Gmail uses port 465 for SMTP, which is not blocked like port 25 is.

 

[bigdaddy]

Thanks for the info, I used gmail and everything works great.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

You're very welcome. Thanks for reporting back.