> My copy of spec.txt (4.14) says
>
> "If any server authentication mechanisms are configured, Exim advertises
> them in response to an EHLO command only if the calling host matches this
> list. Otherwise, Exim does not advertise AUTH, though it is always
> prepared to accept it."
>
> Having connected from a host when SMTP AUTH is not advertised, I am told
>
> 503 AUTH command used when not advertised
>
> which seems to be the opposite of the above para...
> A quick check with -bh <outside ip> shows it as advertised etc...
Just FYI. 3.35 does accept it w/o advertising it. When did it change?
the spec.txt is for 4.10 IIRC. Check NewStuff to see if it says anything
about it.