Configuring Smtp Dial-Up Services - Novell GROUPWISE 8 - ADMINISTRATION Administration Manual

46.1.7 Configuring SMTP Dial-Up Services

SMTP dial-up services can be used when you don't require a permanent connection to the Internet
and want to periodically check for mail messages queued for processing. Perform the following
tasks in order to use SMTP dial-up services:
"Setting up Internet Dial-Up Software" on page 742
"Enabling Dial-Up Services" on page 742
"Creating a Dial-Up Schedule" on page 743
Setting up Internet Dial-Up Software
The Internet Agent requires routing software to make the dial-up connection to the Internet. The
Internet Agent cannot make this connection itself; it simply creates packets to hand off to the routing
software.
For information about configuring the Internet Agent's dial-up feature with routing software, see
TID 10007366 in the
Enabling Dial-Up Services
After you have the appropriate routing software in place, you can enable and configure the Internet
Agent's dial-up services.
1 In ConsoleOne, right-click the Internet Agent object, then click Properties.
2 Click SMTP/MIME > Dial-Up Settings.
3 Fill in the fields:
Enable Dial-Up: Turn on this option to allow the Internet Agent to support SMTP dial-up
service. This option is off by default. This setting corresponds with the Internet Agent's
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