You can execute the following test to verify that the SMTP server is active and responsive:
1. Start > Run > cmd (WinNT/XP/2003) or Start > Run > command (Win95/98)
2. Enter the command: telnet mail.domainname.com 25 (Example shown below)
You should get a response similar to the one below:
This message confirms that the SMTP server is functioning correctly.
3. To exit the Telnet prompt, type "quit".
To check if the POP server is online and responding:
1. Start > Run > cmd (WinNT/XP/2003) or Start > Run > command (Win95/98)
2. telnet mail.domainname.com 110 (Example shown below)
You should receive a response similar to the one below:
This message confirms that the POP server is functioning correctly.
3. To exit the Telnet prompt, type "quit"