Thanks for the responses so far. I already done all the modifications
recommended in the software documentations to stop relay, but it still fails
the relay test. Regarding the telnet to port 25 , I meant that relay also
should be denayed when someone uses telnet session to port 25.
Original message.
> I hope this one is not off topic, and sorry if it was.
> I'm in need for this information.
> System : Tru64 4.0E, Mail server : Post.office 3.5.3 from software.com
>
> I'm using post.office 3.5.3 from software.com. I need the mail server to
be
> fully protected against SMTP relay. When I test the server against relay
> from some test sites on the net like www.mail-abuse.org, the result says
> that server is still open for relay, but I'm sure we closed all gaps that
> someone may use for relaying. These tests require the compatibility of
> RFC2505.
> Have anyone experienced something similar with Post.office and how to stop
> relay completely?.
> Another issue, how can I stop telnet sessions on SMTP port 25 (# telnet
> mail.server 25)?.
>
> I appreciate your help.
> Thanks
> Hisham Al Saad
> Bahrain Telecommunications company
> Tel : +973-883973
> eFax : +973-9103973
>
>
Received on Thu Nov 23 2000 - 12:51:58 NZDT