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Sheila

I have Windows Vista on the laptop and I use the AT&T card for access to
internet most of the time with no problems.

I am going to use WiFi at hotel in Mexico - so I checked WiFi at local
coffee shop to make sure all was well but I had a problem. I could get my
email but could not send email. I figure it is something easy - Please help!

Thanks
 
Sheila, what you experienced is normal. As a general rule, the owner of
the SMTP server must be the same as the one providing your Internet
connection at that moment. For more on this see
http://www.postcastserver.com/help/Port_25_Blocking.aspx

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

1. Use webmail for sending (via your browser).
2. Ask your ISP if they have a port other than '25' for SMTP.
3. If you use the same away-from-home connection frequently, substitute the SMTP
server belonging to that connection. This is a bit tricky, and not recommended for
casual travelers.
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.
 
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