I recently had to handle my email from another ISP (west.cox.net), as
opposed to my usual (comcast.net).
Set up my mailbox just as I had at my home location, and while I was able
to receive my emails (via mail.comcast.net) the connection always failed
when trying to Send email (via smtp.comcast.net).

Of course, I was able to use the "internet" Comcast mail to get around
the problem.

I am positive that these server designations are correct. I'm also sure
that email address and passwords were correct

Am I missing something regarding OE email setup when using another ISP?

Thanks in advance...
Al Campagna

You are using Comcast now?

Comcast Setup FAQs:
http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/index.jsp?faq=Hot117481
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA

"Al Campagna" anon@newsgroups wrote in message
. ..
I recently had to handle my email from another ISP (west.cox.net), as
opposed to my usual (comcast.net).
Set up my mailbox just as I had at my home location, and while I was
able
to receive my emails (via mail.comcast.net) the connection always failed
when trying to Send email (via smtp.comcast.net).

Of course, I was able to use the "internet" Comcast mail to get around
the problem.

I am positive that these server designations are correct. I'm also sure
that email address and passwords were correct

Am I missing something regarding OE email setup when using another ISP?

Thanks in advance...
Al Campagna

All you may have to do to manage outgoing mail for comcast is use the outgoing server for cox with the cox username/pw.
Some isp's only allow outgoing mail to be sent with their server settings.
..winston

"Al Campagna" anon@newsgroups wrote in message . ..
: I recently had to handle my email from another ISP (west.cox.net), as
: opposed to my usual (comcast.net).
: Set up my mailbox just as I had at my home location, and while I was able
: to receive my emails (via mail.comcast.net) the connection always failed
: when trying to Send email (via smtp.comcast.net).
:
: Of course, I was able to use the "internet" Comcast mail to get around
: the problem.
:
: I am positive that these server designations are correct. I'm also sure
: that email address and passwords were correct
:
: Am I missing something regarding OE email setup when using another ISP?
:
: Thanks in advance...
: Al Campagna
:
:

you have to be using the isp that you are trying to use their setting for.
you cannot send using comcast setting from cox or other way around.

setup the account correctly for each and when you go to send you can select the account to send from.







"Al Campagna" anon@newsgroups wrote in message . ..
I recently had to handle my email from another ISP (west.cox.net), as
opposed to my usual (comcast.net).
Set up my mailbox just as I had at my home location, and while I was able
to receive my emails (via mail.comcast.net) the connection always failed
when trying to Send email (via smtp.comcast.net).

Of course, I was able to use the "internet" Comcast mail to get around
the problem.

I am positive that these server designations are correct. I'm also sure
that email address and passwords were correct

Am I missing something regarding OE email setup when using another ISP?

Thanks in advance...
Al Campagna

Seems relatively obvious or reread the part you snipped.
"Of course, I was able to use the "internet" Comcast mail to get around the problem"

"N. Miller" wrote in message ...
: On Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:55:48 -0400, ...winston wrote:
: What if he doesn't have a Cox username/pw?

Yes Bruce, I'm back at my normal location.

I think N.Miller's suggestion will probably do the trick. I've often used
the OutLook setup Help on Comcast... but was not aware of the "While
Traveling" section.
I'll bet that will do it.

Thanks for your reply,
--
hth
Al Campagna
Access MVP 2007
http://home.comcast.net/~cccsolutions/index.html

"Find a job that you love, and you'll never work a day in your life."
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"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
You are using Comcast now?

Comcast Setup FAQs:
http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/index.jsp?faq=Hot117481
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA

"Al Campagna" anon@newsgroups wrote in message
. ..
I recently had to handle my email from another ISP (west.cox.net), as
opposed to my usual (comcast.net).
Set up my mailbox just as I had at my home location, and while I was
able
to receive my emails (via mail.comcast.net) the connection always failed
when trying to Send email (via smtp.comcast.net).

Of course, I was able to use the "internet" Comcast mail to get around
the problem.

I am positive that these server designations are correct. I'm also
sure
that email address and passwords were correct

Am I missing something regarding OE email setup when using another ISP?

Thanks in advance...
Al Campagna

N. Miller,
Thanks for that link. I'll bet that will do it. I've often referred to
the Comcast OE setup page, but never knew there was a "While Traveling"
setup.
Unfortunately, I'm back to my normal location, so I won't be able to test
your suggestion... but I'm sure that's the problem.
Thanks for your quick reply...
--
hth
Al Campagna
Access MVP 2007
http://home.comcast.net/~cccsolutions/index.html

"Find a job that you love, and you'll never work a day in your life."
"N. Miller" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 24 Jun 2007 11:42:54 -0400, Al Campagna wrote:

I recently had to handle my email from another ISP (west.cox.net), as
opposed to my usual (comcast.net).
Set up my mailbox just as I had at my home location, and while I was
able
to receive my emails (via mail.comcast.net) the connection always failed
when trying to Send email (via smtp.comcast.net).

Of course, I was able to use the "internet" Comcast mail to get around
the problem.

I am positive that these server designations are correct. I'm also
sure
that email address and passwords were correct

Am I missing something regarding OE email setup when using another
ISP?

Yes. What you need to do depends upon which ISP you are using. To access
Comcast message submission serves ('smtp.comcast.net') from another ISP
connection, follow these steps from the Comcast online help (did you know
they had this?)

http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/inde...k_Express17717

You can use those settings from within the Comcast network, as well, so
you
can set them up once, and forget about them. These settings have the
advantage of encrypting the password during account log in; which is why
Comcast offers them for the "Road Warrior".

--
Norman
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~now in the air the spring is coming.
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~singing down the hills and valleys.