Blocked Port?

[Eric Leslie]

Hello:
This is a follow-up message to a message I sent to the list a few days ago
(subject: MX Records Change).

Anyway, I did some more digging, and when I was connected to the new
provider, I used a port scanner to check ports 110, 80, and 25. Ports 110
and 80 came back active, but not port 25. This would explain the no
incomming email. When I go back to the old connection, I am able to connect
to all three ports.

I called the provider and they said that it did not appear to be a problem
on their end. What I don't understand is why can I ping 2 of the 3 ports
when connected to them? I would think that if it was a problem on my end, I
wouldn't be able to connect to any of them AND I would have problems with
the other provider. And when I connect to the other provider (no config
changes occur) I am able to connect to all three ports.

Anyone have any ideas for me to check if it is on my end? It is starting to
look like my only alternative is to switch providers. Thanks for any help
you can provide.


Eric Leslie
InfoSys/New Media
Metzgers Printing & Prepress
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E-mail: eric.leslie at metzgers.com
Website: www.metzgers.com
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