E-Mail ServerE-Mail ServerThe email module is very easy to configure. Most OmniRush sites use the Integrated SMTP option. See the Technical Reference for a discussion of internal vs. external. For Integrated operation, only one setting is required (shown below).
Internet access requirements for e-mail.
Note that DNS is an
optional field. This
is only needed when two criteria are both
met:
Module is using the integrated SMTP server
Module is failing to resolve domain names or tenders DNS errors.
If the above criteria both apply, enter the IP address of your DNS server.
(Normally, the module will automatically detect DNS from the server TCPIP settings. This setting is for the rare cases when that is does not work properly.)
Advanced options can generally be left at the defaults:
When the email module is running, remember to set up a track to feed it!
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Setting |
If Running Internal SMTP |
If Using External SMTP |
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Number of Mailing Threads |
Depends on your internet connection: 44-128kb: 1-2 threads 128-296kb: 2-4 threads Over 296kb: 3-5, to taste
Note that a low number will result in slower throughput, but OmniRush will use less of the internet bandwidth at your site. |
Generally set to between 1 and 3. Depends on performance and availability of external SMTP server.
With Sendmail on Linux (running on a P-II-300), set to one. |
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Validate Recipient Email Address |
This causes OmniRush to attempt to check the email address for validity before sending the message. This process is not reliable, and will lead to false failures and false successes. Set this to unchecked. |
NA |
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Max Attempts/Delay Between Attempts |
In Internal SMTP mode, OmniRush retries the email transmission just like retrying a fax. For example, if the recipient's email server is being rebooted, serviced, etc. the message may not go through the first time.
Typical settings:
2 or 3 attempts, 20 minutes between attempts.
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NA |