Makes sense to me. I've found that a lot of places block my host since it's
on a dialup, so I just send most of my mail to my ISP's mail server and let
them deliver it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandro Magi" <naasking@???>
To: <exim-users@???>
Cc: <smagi@???>
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Exim] No route to host - tried everything!
> >Try making a test SMTP connection by hand, eg:
> >
> >telnet mc2.law5.hotmail.com 25
> >
> >If that doesnt work, then exim wont be able to make a connection either.
> >You'll have to find out why that wont work.
>
> Excellent! It seems this does not work for the numerous hosts I have
tried;
> it always produces "No route to host". Is it possible that my ISP might
> block outgoing smtp connections while allowing inbound ones? Is this the
> source of the problem? I have tried telneting to my isp's smtp server on
> port 25, and that does work, so it can't be my firewall setup. It seems it
> might indeed be my isp. Those bastards! :-( Thank you very much for all
> your help guys! I appreciate it.
>
> It appears my isp's Acceptable Use Policy has the following requirement:
> ---
> You are prohibited to use your account in conducting activities that
> include, but are not limited to:
>
> ...
>
> · Using an Internet host's resources in a manner not authorized by its
> administrators. This includes mail relaying.
>
> ---
>
> Does having my own personal mail server fall under this category? I don't
> relay mail for anyone but myself(my own internal network), and I'm not
using
> any other host's resources(beyond my connection to the isp). I guess it's
> best to contact my isp for clarification... Thanks again! :-)
>
> Sincerely,
> Sandro
>
>
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