Re: Default SMTP server could't start after chenging port to 1025

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From: Peter D. Hipson (mcn01)
Date: 02/14/05


Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:48:08 -0500

Not to be an alarmist, but check your contract with the ISP to be sure
they allow you to run FTP and/or SMTP... Some ISPs do not allow either
to be run from a priavte account (mostly traffic (FTP) or
security/anti-spam (SMTP))

Be careful that they don't shut you down.

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 07:51:02 -0800, "Alex"
<Alex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>I recognized two more open ports: 3389 and 6969.
>One of them is "Remote decktop access" port, so I am able to get in to my PC
>from my job-it is a good news for me.I tried it and it is works!
>I already opened all ports on my router: 1- 65535, so now what I have is
>what is done at ISP side(Cablevision-Optimum on line). They does not wont to
>open any additional ports cince I have dinamic IP and it is technical
>difficult for them(they want me to switch to commertial account with high
>price - more then $59.99/month I pay now).
>So, I faced the reality to deal with those ports only. I already using 1032
>for my web-site hosting, 21 for FTP and 3389 for remote decktop and the only
>future I missing is SMTP

PeterD, the Darkstar Network
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