smtp.vodacom.co.za

C:\Documents and Settings\IBM User>ping smtp.vodacom.co.za

Pinging smtp.vodacom.co.za [168.210.129.147] with 32 bytes of data:

Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.

Ping statistics for 168.210.129.147:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),

C:\Documents and Settings\IBM User>ping www.biometrics.co.za

Pinging biometrics.co.za [216.92.167.208] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 216.92.167.208: bytes=32 time=1005ms TTL=52
Reply from 216.92.167.208: bytes=32 time=1077ms TTL=52
Reply from 216.92.167.208: bytes=32 time=1056ms TTL=52
Reply from 216.92.167.208: bytes=32 time=1178ms TTL=52

Ping statistics for 216.92.167.208:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 1005ms, Maximum = 1178ms, Average = 1079ms
 
biometrics said:
Pinging smtp.vodacom.co.za [168.210.129.147] with 32 bytes of data:

Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
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I get the same via IS Diginet ... anyone on the internet APN atm that can do a ping/nslookup for us on the smtp server?
 
Can't telnet. Not sure why it mentioned port 23 when i specified 25, but tried both in any case:

C:\Documents and Settings\IBM User>ping smtp.vodacom.co.za

Pinging smtp.vodacom.co.za [168.210.129.147] with 32 bytes of data:

Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.

Ping statistics for 168.210.129.147:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),

C:\Documents and Settings\IBM User>telnet smtp.vodacom.co.za:25
Connecting To smtp.vodacom.co.za:25...Could not open connection to the host, on
port 23: Connect failed

C:\Documents and Settings\IBM User>telnet smtp.vodacom.co.za:23
Connecting To smtp.vodacom.co.za:23...Could not open connection to the host, on
port 23: Connect failed
 
biometrics said:
Can't telnet. Not sure why it mentioned port 23 when i specified 25, but tried both in any case:

C:\Documents and Settings\IBM User>telnet smtp.vodacom.co.za:23
Connecting To smtp.vodacom.co.za:23...Could not open connection to the host, on
port 23: Connect failed
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telnet smtp.vodacom.co.za 25 ... not :25 like for browsers
 
ah, ok, but no luck:

C:\Documents and Settings\IBM User>ping smtp.vodacom.co.za

Pinging smtp.vodacom.co.za [168.210.129.147] with 32 bytes of data:

Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.

Ping statistics for 168.210.129.147:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),

C:\Documents and Settings\IBM User>telnet smtp.vodacom.co.za 25
Connecting To smtp.vodacom.co.za...Could not open connection to the host, on por
t 25: Connect failed
 
C:\Documents and Settings\p....>nslookup
Default Server: ppr-cache1-vif0.saix.net
Address: 196.25.255.34

> smtp.vodacom.co.za
Server: ppr-cache1-vif0.saix.net
Address: 196.25.255.34

Non-authoritative answer:
Name: smtp.vodacom.co.za
Address: 168.210.129.147

> exit

C:\Documents and Settings\p....>ping smtp.vodacom.co.za

Pinging smtp.vodacom.co.za [168.210.129.147] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 168.210.129.147: bytes=32 time=373ms TTL=254
Reply from 168.210.129.147: bytes=32 time=342ms TTL=254
Reply from 168.210.129.147: bytes=32 time=374ms TTL=254
Reply from 168.210.129.147: bytes=32 time=342ms TTL=254

Ping statistics for 168.210.129.147:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 342ms, Maximum = 374ms, Average = 357ms

C:\Documents and Settings\p....>telnet smtp.vodacom.co.za 25
Connecting To smtp.vodacom.co.za...Could not open connection to the host, on port 25: Connect failed
 
biometrics said:
ah, ok, but no luck
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Bio, I have the funny suspician that internetvpn APN is bust ... it would seem that you cannot see the smtp server from that APN (currently).

Do a tracert smtp.vodacom.co.za, that might shed some light
 
My mail is working fine, and yesterday send mail had no errors.

Pinging smtp.vodacom.co.za [168.210.129.147] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 168.210.129.147: bytes=32 time=522ms TTL=254
Reply from 168.210.129.147: bytes=32 time=266ms TTL=254
Reply from 168.210.129.147: bytes=32 time=1371ms TTL=254
Reply from 168.210.129.147: bytes=32 time=215ms TTL=254

Ping statistics for 168.210.129.147:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 215ms, Maximum = 1371ms, Average = 593ms
 
Ah ha, maybe I figured it out now. When I am connected to the office via VPN then I can't ping smtp.vodacom.co.za When I disconnect the VPN I can. Or was it just coincidental timing.

Tracert to smtp.vodacom.co.za showed my going out on the ADSL line at the office.

Weird. Weird. Weird.

ic, I think you can unglue this one for now.
 
biometrics said:
Ah ha, maybe I figured it out now. When I am connected to the office via VPN then I can't ping smtp.vodacom.co.za When I disconnect the VPN I can. Or was it just coincidental timing.

Tracert to smtp.vodacom.co.za showed my going out on the ADSL line at the office.

Weird. Weird. Weird.

ic, I think you can unglue this one for now.
Click to expand...

Bio, I think you hit the nail on the head. With the VPN connected, it will use the gateway on the other side of the VPN to try and ping smtp.vodacom.co.za (as that is what your VPN connection is supposed to do).
So in actual fact, while the VPN is connected, you should use the smtp server that you use in the office ... give it a shot! 99% chance it will work that way
 
biometrics said:
Ah ha, maybe I figured it out now. When I am connected to the office via VPN then I can't ping smtp.vodacom.co.za When I disconnect the VPN I can. Or was it just coincidental timing.

Tracert to smtp.vodacom.co.za showed my going out on the ADSL line at the office.

Weird. Weird. Weird.

ic, I think you can unglue this one for now.
Click to expand...

I suppose that means an apology is due to the guys at Vodacom? :o
 
Yeah, this time my fault - sorry V3G. All previous times their fault. ;)

My uploads are still at 2 KBps, and that aint my fault!
 
Sending email is very dodgy since last night. Anything we should know about?


VMS
 
I've had "dodgy" for several days now, which was reported to 155 on Tuesday I think. I frequently get the message

"Task 'Mweb - Sending' reported error (0x8004210B) : 'The operation timed out waiting for a response from the sending (SMTP) server. If you continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).'"

usually after several MB of upload and have to start again, aarrgghh. It's also very slow. And sometimes it works just fine!

Slak (Plumstead, CT)
 
I have problems ranging from sending very small emails to serious big ones. Then again sometimes they just go through without a hitch. I just need to keep on resending until it works. Irritating though as it takes 5 to 10 minutes to respond to simple emails. I found myself calling a client on his cellphone to tell him his email is on its way. Like:"The cheque is in the mail".

It appears that the SMTP thing is not sorted out. Maybe Vodacom should put some talent and money on the problem?

VMS
 
@ fellow forumites : suggestion ~
If you are having problems with your SMTP service, try install an SMTP server on your local machine, and point the local SMTP server to Vodacom's SMTP server as a smart host. Set the "re-try" attempts to three and the interval at 5 minutes. I have found this makes for much more consistent SMTP delivery. I have done the same with DNS by the way. Just a suggestion. Use it. Dont use it :D
Cheers ~
ScrnScrm
 
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