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 As an anti-spam policy, you **__MUST__** use a secure and authenticated method to send email through a third party email provider.  In fact, there are almost no mail providers today that will even allow you to send email via an unsecured method.  To use an email client like Outlook or Thunderbird, you will need to use their SMTP SUBMISSION port (tcp 587) or SMTPS (tcp 465) service.  You may also consider using their webmail service.  You cannot use outbound email service if it is only hosted on port 25.  Port 25 would allow a compromised PC to send out virtually unlimited spam.  See [[knowledge_base:troubleshooting:portforwardingblocking#hosting_a_mail_server|Hosting A Mail Server]] below. As an anti-spam policy, you **__MUST__** use a secure and authenticated method to send email through a third party email provider.  In fact, there are almost no mail providers today that will even allow you to send email via an unsecured method.  To use an email client like Outlook or Thunderbird, you will need to use their SMTP SUBMISSION port (tcp 587) or SMTPS (tcp 465) service.  You may also consider using their webmail service.  You cannot use outbound email service if it is only hosted on port 25.  Port 25 would allow a compromised PC to send out virtually unlimited spam.  See [[knowledge_base:troubleshooting:portforwardingblocking#hosting_a_mail_server|Hosting A Mail Server]] below.
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 ==== I have a new <insert gadget>, do I need to forward ports? ==== ==== I have a new <insert gadget>, do I need to forward ports? ====
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 In most situations, probably not. In most situations, probably not.
  
-First, very few electronics in today's world require port forwarding.  There are even many things that claim to need port forwarding but don’t (i.e Skype, PS3, Xbox, Sling Box, and at&t Microcell) should all work out of the box.  Plug it in, and try it!  If the device does not work as you think it should please call us and we will help with troubleshooting your device.+First, very few electronics in today's world require port forwarding.  There are even many things that claim to need port forwarding but don’t (i.e Skype, PS4, Xbox, Sling Box, and at&t Microcell) should all work out of the box.  Plug it in, and try it!  If the device does not work as you think it should please call us and we will help with troubleshooting your device.
  
 Sometimes devices may have really picky network settings, and will require you to purchase a specific compatible router for them to work properly.  We can help you make that decision and then re-configure your equipment when the time comes so that your device works reliably. Sometimes devices may have really picky network settings, and will require you to purchase a specific compatible router for them to work properly.  We can help you make that decision and then re-configure your equipment when the time comes so that your device works reliably.
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