If you told us something about the environment and what kind of email server you are trying to connect to, that would be a big help.
Please supply the following info,
exact make and models of the equipment please.
Name of your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Make
and exact model of the broadband modem.
Make
and exact model and hardware version of the router (if a separate unit).
Make
and exact model and hardware version of any other network equipment, like a repeater, a booster, hi-gain antenna, etc.
Model numbers can usually be obtained from the label on the device.
Connection type, wired or wireless.
If wireless, encryption used, (none, WEP, WPA, or WPA2)
Version and patch level of Windows on all affected machines, i.e. XP (Home or Pro), SP1-SP2-SP3, Vista (Home, Business, Ultimate), etc.
The email client in use or browser if you're using webmail.
Please give an exact description of your problem symptoms,
including the exact text of any error messages.
- If you're using a wireless connection, have you tried a direct connection with a cable to see if that changes the symptoms?
- Have you connected directly to the broadband modem to see if this is a router or modem/ISP issue?
- If there are other computers on the same network, are they experiencing the same issue, or do they function normally?