[pskmail] Re: smtp server
- From: Rein Couperus PA0R <rein@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pskmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:21:54 +0100
On Sun, 2006-12-24 at 09:09 -0500, Ed wrote:
> Rein Couperus PA0R wrote:
> > On Sun, 2006-12-24 at 07:44 -0500, Ed wrote:
> >> I have no idea where to find a non-authenticating smtp server. Hopefully
> >> this is the last step in setting up a pskmail server. Ideas ? 73
> >>
> >> Ed W3NR
> >>
> >
> > Normally a provider offer non-authenticated service for ip addresses
> > within its own range...
> >
> > What TYPE of authentication do they need?
> >
> > Rein
>
> I use comcast for my email and I also have a gmail account. AFAIK they
> both require a user name and password to access the smtp server. I
> googled on this and have a very basic idea of the workings. But I'm not
> sure if it is possible to use either. However I see in my account
> settings that I can set the smtp to not require a user name and
> password. I'm really confused at this point....lack of experience and
> knowledge....but I'll keep trying.
>
> Ed W3NR
>
I guess it will be a good idea to add auth capability anyway, in order
to enable Google mail. I had to do it for POP as well.
Rein.
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