Configuring the SMTP server for dial-up mail retrieval

You can use the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server to receive mail for remote dial-up branch offices.

The system must have a fixed IP address and be registered with a DNS. Each host.domain for which the remote dial-up servers will be retrieving mail must also have MX entries in the DNS pointing to this system. The system must also have aliases for these host.domains in its local host table. If the remote dial-up servers are running the i5/OS^® operating system, then they must be configured for scheduled batch ISP e-mail jobs.

To receive e-mail requests from remote dial-up mail servers...

1. In iSeries™ Navigator, expand your system > Network > Servers > TCP/IP.

2. Double-click SMTP. The SMTP Properties dialog opens.

3. Click the ETRN tab.

4. Select the Support ETRN (Dial-up mail retrieval) check box.

5. Click Add to specify your ISP's host and domain name. This can be done multiple times if multiple mail servers are requesting their mail.

6. Click OK.

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