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10.4. SMTP(S) Server
SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. It is usually the main reason for subscribing an account
to an ISP, for sending e-mail. It supports secure, encrypted communication
Concerning e-mail,
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OX
LT2
is able to send e-mail (through SMTP server) and to read e-
mail (through POP3 server)
The SMTP Server represents the mail server used for sending e-mail (typically the one of the ISP where
we have subscribed and account).
The sending is generated through an alarm recipient “SMTP”.
TB
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LT2
connects to Internet (through a
connection: ISP, Ethernet or GPRS/3G) and then connects to the SMTP server.
Name: It is a free name, to recall when you
create the alarm recipient.
Mail Server (SMTP): It is the IP address (or
the name) of the outgoing e-mail Server.
It is the unique mail Server needed to
send e-mails.
E-mail address: It is the e-mail address of
the
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LT2
. You can usually choose it
when you subscribe an account. This
address will appear in the 'From:' when
receiving the e-mail.
Connection: You select the way to connect
to the Server (ISP, GPRS/3G, Ethernet).
SMTPS: If required by the server,
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OX
LT2
supports SMTPS, for secure encrypted
connection. It uses SSL as cryptographic
protocol.
.
In order to protect the mail sever (and you) against spamming, the ISP risks to refuse
sending e-mail if the address of the originator is not known. Therefore, be careful to
indicate here the e-mail address you have received from your ISP.
TCP port: Each TCP/IP service has its own unique TCP port. It provides a logical location for the
delivery of TCP data.
TCP port used by
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OX
LT2
to establish SMTP connection (default=25).
The Server requires Authentication: Depending on your ISP and on the way you send e-mail,
authentication might be needed to send e-mail.
Usually, when you have subscribed the e-mail account at your ISP it is not required.
To be sure, if you have created this account to a PC, check its configuration otherwise
contact your ISP.
TB
OX
LT2
supports two SMTP authentication protocols: PLAIN and LOGIN Authentication.
Check with your ISP.