Re: [cobalt-users] RE: ISP's and Port 25 blocks

[Mike Smith <cobaltdude2002@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- Michael Aronoff wrote:
>  I use Portfwd (Search
> the
> archives, this has been discussed) with port 999 set to forward all
> traffic to port 25.  That way my clients set their mail clients to
> send
> smtp over port 999 and then when it gets here to my server I move it
> over to port 25.  It is a very elegant solution.  It does not open
> any
> security or spam issues either.  POP-before-smtp still works so only
> legit users can use our smtp server.
> 
> This has made many clients of mine very happy.
> 
> ---------------
> Michael Aronoff

Michael's solution is, as he quotes, elegant. Portfwd is very simple to
install and run. In a matter of minutes, our clients who were "locked
out" becasue of their ISP's port 25 block can now utilize their
domain's smtp capability. Thanks for solution Michael !

Mike (now a happy camper with happy clients)

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