Testing the SMTP connection

Use the SMTP connection test to check low level network connectivity. Local or remote service technicians can perform fault isolation of network problems during the installation and the testing of Internet Messaging.

Procedure

On the Administration menu, click Messaging > Diagnostics > SMTP Connection.
The system displays the Internet Messaging: SMTP Connection Test Web page.
Enter the IP Address or Host Name of the destination machine to check if the host e-mail system is working.
Click Run Test.