Q105130: SMTP: Err Msg: WARNING Incoming SMTP Mail From Unknown Host

Article: Q105130
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): MS-DOS:2.1,3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 30-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail Gateway to SMTP, versions 2.1, 3.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Versions 2.1 and 3.0 of Microsoft Mail Gateway to SMTP may display the following
message in the SMTPGATE.LOG file, and/or the Gateway PC screen:

  [rx] HELO
  <time> WARNING Incoming SMTP mail from unknown host

  Note: Using the undocumented switch -CD with the SMTP gateway provides debug
  information on the gateway screen and log file when full logging is turned on
  with -GACSY and -LACSY command line options.

CAUSE
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This warning indicates that section 3.5 of RFC 821 (the "HELO" command is used
to identify the sending host) has been violated. The correct syntax should be:

  [rx] HELO hostname.domain

RESOLUTION
==========

No action is required. The SMTP Gateway will continue to process mail. The
message is merely for your information.

For more information refer to RFC 821.

Additional query words: 2.10 3.00 smtp warning helo

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbMailGateSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailGateSMTP300 kbMailGateSMTP210
Version           : MS-DOS:2.1,3.0

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