Opening a port on firewall for Mail?

[BlakkIce]

i just got off the phone with my DSL people (directv DSL) and i forgot to ask do i need to open up a port on my firewall to recieve my email can u guys help me

 

[AMDPwred]

I don't think you do. Try it and see. I didn't for my cable service.

 

[BlakkIce]

damn it aint working ill have to call them again