We would like to open POP3 server for our staff to view their messages on pocket pcs. Currently, we use Lotus Notes and iNotes via IE only. Can someone advise me how to set this up on the server.
Thanks,
Ray
Subject: POP3 server
Three steps.type “load POP3” at server console.
add “pop3” to servertasks line of notes.ini file, so it loads pop3 at next reboot.
open up port 110 on your firewall and point it at your notes server.
Subject: RE: POP3 server
It’s a little more than 3 steps.
You’ll need to also issue your users internet passwords. Also the pop3 protocol is a very simple store and retrieval protocol, so you’ll need to set the expection appropriately. For example pop3 will DELETE the message from the server once it’s you download it, unless you specify the leave it on the server. POP3 breaksdown after having several hundred messages left on the server over time.
If you are going to send messages from the pocket pc you’ll need to setup an SMTP server, and I’d also ensure that it’s secure so you don’t open yourself up to spammers. Also sending messages don’t appear in the users sent folder, it stays on the pop3 client, in your case your pocket pc reader.
This is just a prelim so I’d suggest you set expectations first for what the users can and cannot do- the pocket pc won’t be a replacement for the rich Notes client, and simply will be a way to quickly check email.
Michael Robinson
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Subject: RE: POP3 server
Michael,
Thanks for your kind advice.
On pop3 server, is it possible to configure it to leave a copy in Inbox like GMail? Is the password same as iNotes or another one for POP3?
Regarding SMTP server, it must be very careful to prevent from spammer by other illegal users. Is there any document available for proper configuration of POP3 and SMTP servers?
Ray
Subject: RE: POP3 server
Hello Ray,
The domino documentation is very good. Considering you are already using iNotes/Notes already, my assumption is that you have SMTP already configured. You probably want to take a look at your domain and configuration documents.
Regarding POP3 leaving mail on server, yes you can (although I am not sure about the Outlook client on the PPC), HOWEVER I’ve seen issues with this, that affects several POP3 implementations (including domino), in which after a while all messages get downloaded again to the POP3 client. There’s an option that looks interest with Outlook clients allowing the user to delete an email once deleted in Outlook.
Hope this helps,
Michael Robinson
Subject: RE: POP3 server
Thanks for your kind advice.
Ray
Subject: RE: POP3 server
Joseph,
Thanks for your advice. What is the default pop server name? Can I change it to different one. How can I use SSL encyption.
How can the user reply their email on their pocket pc?
Your further advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Ray