CANNOT RECEIVE EXTERNAL EMAIL AT ALL

[swdk]

CANNOT RECEIVE EXTERNAL EMAIL AT ALL
here is a breakdown of what i have checked so far as the problem is still the same
server
w2k adv server op sys-sp3,ads, dns, exchange server 2k,

exchange recipient policy set, smtp connector set, email accounts set,smtp virtual server,queues are empty

router
static ip to all servers, ports 25 (smtp) & 80 (http) open, wan mac address set

ddns
ddns client installed (Dynamic ip) a records & mx records point to my ip address

ping
internal & external (internet) correct reply for

http://www.domain.com,

myserver1.mydomain.com myserver2.mydomain.com

nslookup response from internal dns & external

telnet internal & external to connect to exchange service is correct

connections checked ethernet, modem and cables

i would really appreciate any advice or help from anyone at all.

 

[Claudek]

Is your router (ie where all the internet packets hitting) set to forward all port 25 traffic to your exchange box?

Claudius (What certifications??)

http://www.iteq.com.au

 

[swdk]

port forwarding on port 25 is set (UP&P). i have also tested externally through the net using the telnet server.domain.com 25

220 SERVER.DOMAIN.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service, Version: 5.0.2195
.5329 ready at Sat, 23 Aug 2003 10:04:30 +0100

here is a breakdown of what i have checked so far as the problem is still the same
server
w2k adv server op sys-sp3,ads, dns, exchange server 2k,

exchange recipient policy set, smtp connector set, email accounts set,smtp virtual server,queues are empty

router
static ip to all servers, ports 25 (smtp) & 80 (http) open, wan mac address set

ddns
ddns client installed (Dynamic ip) a records & mx records point to my ip address

ping
internal & external (internet) correct reply for

http://www.domain.com,

myserver1.mydomain.com myserver2.mydomain.com

nslookup response from internal dns & external

telnet internal & external to connect to exchange service is correct

connections checked ethernet, modem and cables

i would really appreciate any advice or help from anyone at all.

 

[swdk]

I REALIZE IVE PASTED IN THE SAME DOC AS PREVIOUS

 

[swdk]

yes i have set it to forward on the mail servers internal static ip address