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3.7 SMTP
SMTP
The is an Internet protocol used for e–mail Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
transmissions across the Internet between clients and the server. The protocol provides
deliveries via a direct sender–receiver connection.
E–mail messages can be sent via the SMTP client and received via the SMTP server in
the NetStar PBX. See below for details. E–mail messages are routed by the PBX in the
same way as SMS messages, i.e. using such objects as text routers and the SMS
tag. routing
SMTP clients
The NetStar PBX provides more than one Ethernet interface. For communication with
the SMTP server, however, the PBX always uses the CPU Ethernet interface. In the
menu you can create SMTP clients to log into the SMTP servers Virtual ports – SMTP
and send e–mail messages.
Figure: View of SMTP Client Configuration
Network interface – here choose the network interface to be used for SMTP
communication with the server. In this version you can use the CPU network
interface only.
Outgoing mail server – here enter the IP address of the SMTP server. If you
use the DNS server, you can also use the domain name of your SMTP server.
Port – here define the port to be used for communication with the SMTP server.
Typically, port 25 is used.
E–mail address – is used for identification of incoming messages within the
SMTP server. Without a correct setup, the SMTP server will probably reject all
connection establishment requests!
Authentication – is used for choosing the type of authentication for access to
your e–mail account on the selected SMTP server.
None –
Plain –
Login –
Digest_MD5 –