problem telnet to port 25 on home PC (XP SP2)

[jnrdavo]

I've just rebuilt a new laptop on the home network that can't send e:mail now via outlook express (receives ok)

PC Config. XP SP2, latest MS updates, Norton 2005 antivirus, microsoft beta adblocker)... all via linksys router (no NAT)

I've tried the first steps of telnet to the mail server (mail.alphalink.com.au 25) on port 25 but am unable to get a connection.

My other XP home PC will telnet fine (on port 25 - same software config)...

I've just rebooted the laptop in same mode (to bypass Norton Antivirus 2005, microsoft beta adblocker) and still the same problem. The laptop can ping the IP address ok...

Any suggestions?

 

[linney]

Try your luck here.

http://www.aota.net/Troubleshooting/port25.php4

http://www.alphalink.com.au/members/notices.html#504622410

http://www.alphalink.com.au/onlinehelp/faq.html#12

 

[jnrdavo]

Thanks for the quick reply linney...

I've tried the above prior to posting this message..... I'm ignoring the mail package (outlook express) as telnet doesn't connect to the mail server...

Also works on another machine on my home network without any problems...

Anybody else?