HELP - Can't get SMTP server working

[joinT]

I've got the ports opened on my router (113 & 25)
Cold Fusion detects the SMTP server fine.

Nobody ever gets any emails

& trying to open Administrative Tools results in explorer.exe crashing :Q

any ideas?

 

[joinT]

ok, I tried logging in as Administrator to see if that was the problem.
Now CF doesn't connect to the mail server.

I know the SMTP server is running under IIS services.

any suggestions?

 

[joinT]

ok, I've got the SMTP server connecting w/ CF server again.
it seems to be working, the script attempts to send an email. I see it in the SPOOL folder, but then it moves to the UNDELIV folder & I find this error.

"Error","TID=752","08/06/02","15:10:46","Failed to send the spooled mail file, C:\CFUSION\MAIL\spool\5.cfmail. SMTP server replied "5.7.1 Unable to relay for t_mckerracher@hotmail.com" Moved file to C:\CFUSION\MAIL\undelivr\6.cfmail."

Done this for my email address & others. Would Hotmail have anything to do with this?

 

[joinT]

ok, somehow the SMTP server connection keeps dropping & picking back up again :Q
maybe it's time for a F/F/I

 

[joinT]

man, i formatted & installed XP Pro & then IIS. Still getting the same error as above, & some occasional SMTP server drop outs.
I think it may have something to do w/ authentication, can anyone knowledgable in the subject gimme some tips for settings to check?

bonus: Opening Administrative Tools doesn't cause explorer to crash on the fresh install~!

it might have something to do with that stupid lop.com BS install

 

[n0cmonkey]

It does look like an authentication problem to me too. Do you run the SMTP server? If so, you should know But check the relay settings.

If not, who owns it? ISP? Do they require you to use your username/password to send email? Are you coming from one of their isps?

I dont know much about CF or IIS, so there isnt a whole lot I can really do...

 

[joinT]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
It does look like an authentication problem to me too. Do you run the SMTP server? If so, you should know But check the relay settings.

ok, I do "run" it, it's the Default Virtual SMTP Server in IIS. I don't know anything really about relay settings or authentication - any resources on them?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: joinT

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
It does look like an authentication problem to me too. Do you run the SMTP server? If so, you should know But check the relay settings.

ok, I do "run" it, it's the Default Virtual SMTP Server in IIS. I don't know anything really about relay settings or authentication - any resources on them?

Sorry, Ive never touched IIS. Do a search on Microsoft's site or check google, something is bound to come up...

 

[joinT]

thx for your help d00d.
Well, I searched MS Knowledge Base & support.microsoft.com using the error I got - but couldn't really find any good resources.
Can anyone point me to IIS SMTP setup resources ?