The server IP_NUM isn't running SMTP ? There is a firewall between your host and IP_NUM ?
You're not connected to the same network ? Just guesses Matthew Sherborne > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul McHale [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, 12 October 2000 3:28 p.m. > To: Debian-User > Subject: Telnet to mail host replies connection refused > > > > When I type: > > telnet IP_NUM 25 > > I get: > > telnet: Unable to connect to remote host: Connection Refused > > Any ideas ? > > Regards, > > Paul > > > -- > Paul McHale > Work: 937-320-5495 Double E Solutions > Mobile: 937-371-2828 1435 Edenwood Dr > Fax: 413-215-3232 Beavercreek, Ohio 45434 > -- > > > -- > Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe > [EMAIL PROTECTED] < /dev/null > >