I have an issue here that I have never seen before...I am just wondering if anyone can help. This was not a problem when the ISA Server was connected to the Internet with and ISDN line. It just started when I installed the new T1 line with a Cisco 2600 router. The problem arises when i try to send email using outlook express. I receive an error message 10053 and then mail is not able to be sent. I have protocol rules based on user group created. If I have the firewall client enabled and have the rule enabled based on user group, I am not able to send mail. But if I create a rule that allows all access and disable the firewall client I am able to send email. Like I said, this issue appeared when I installed the T1... This is the error message that I am getting: Your server has unexpectedly terminated the connection. Possible causes for this include server problems, network problems, or a long period of inactivity. Subject 'Re: Re:', Account: 'Sequoia Mail', Server: 'mail.advdata.net', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10053, Error Number: 0x800CCC0F... I am also seeing in the packet filtering log that there are alot of blocked instances for my IP address....Which should not be the case because my logon ID is part of the group that should have full Internet Access. Any Help will be greatly appreciated.... Thanks, B