> > > Ed Gomez,
> > > You might want to try changing the outgoing mail server (SMTP) port setting
> > > for your Charter acct from the default of 25, to one of the following.
> > > 587
> > > 465 (Comcast recommends this port if the PC is used while traveling, and
> > > hooking up to hotel Wi-Fi service).
> > > 995
> > >
> > > Comcast has started to block Port 25 for some areas of the country and
> > > individuals, and require them to use port "587" (w/o) quotes. Charter.net
> > > may be requiring the same for certain parts of the country or individuals.
> > >
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> > > "Ed Gomez" <EdGomez@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:E1555B93-614E-4F00-B793-46E6ABD24CB6@microsoft.com...
> > > Ouch ! Sounds like there isn't much we can do then. I was really hoping we
> > > could find a way by adjusting the settings on the Microsoft Outlook side.
> > >
> > > "JSB" wrote:
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> > >
> > > I am having the same problem. I opened a windows live hotmail account and am trying to use that in outlook instead. I am still having the same issue. The account is set up as a MAPI account per Live Hotmail so I do not have to set up incoming and outgoing servers. Is this why it still does not work away from my home network? Also mail does not come into my inbox unless I press the send/receive button. Any ideas?