Point taken and thanks for responding. I am using the computer to test the script which I will then upload to a hosting service. I am connected behind a router which assigns the IP for the computer also the cable company changes the IP for the cable modem now and again so I feel quite safe. In fact if any one responds to this answer I would be interested to know if hackers could get past all that, like everyone else I don't like the thought of someone snooping around my computer. Thanks Sean
"Mike Brum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > To expand on Curt's suggestion (which is a very good one), add your local > network IP (192.168.#.#), the external IP the machine has (if any) and > localhost (127.0.0.1) to the "Only the list below" box. > > If you have to add any other machines in your network to relay mail through > this server, try to only add their internal IP's, and relay the mail > internally. Not only will you get better performance (speeds across an > internal network are generally faster than having to be routed over the > internet), but you'll have a better chance of making sure that those that > are attempting to connect to your mail server are who they say they are. > > -Mike > > -----Original Message----- > From: Curt Zirzow [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 11:50 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [PHP] Mail > > > * Thus wrote Sean ([EMAIL PROTECTED]): > > Got it if anyone else has trouble. > > In the IIS SMTP properties go to the Access Tab. > > Click the Relay button at the bottom and change the selection from > > "Only the list below" to "All except the list below" I have no idea if > > this is a security risk it works that's all I care about for now. > > Um, if I read that right you just set your mail server as an open relay. > This is bad. > > I would strongly encourge you to put it back on 'Only the list below' and > add your own hostname to the list instead. > > Curt > -- > "I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure." > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php > > > > -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
