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Bob_Vaughn
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Dec 09, 2017

Emails

I have a Verizon Jet Pack MiFi hot spot.....I receive emails just fine but it will not let me send emails. I wonder what I am doing wrong.
  • sherlock62 wrote:
    , you could just use a GMAIL address and then use the GMAIL app which is a very decent offering.
    Or just use the web- based mail. Real easy.
  • I have a Verizon JetPack and have no issues using the Spark email client on my MacBok. I have connections to both yahoo mail and gmail.
  • Bob Vaughn wrote:
    I have a Verizon Jet Pack MiFi hot spot.....I receive emails just fine but it will not let me send emails. I wonder what I am doing wrong.


    I forgot to mention earlier to check to see with your current email client (if Verizon)..

    Be sure your Verizon outgoing mail server (SMTP) is set up with smtp.verizon.net

    Outgoing Server Port Number: 465

    Make sure SSL encryption is enabled for the incoming and outgoing mail server.
  • wa8yxm wrote:
    Your E-mail client is configured wrong. Try using your Mail service's web interface and dump the client off your computer.. Safer that way too since the web interface scans for malware.


    I disagree. Getting email(s) from web based offering is cumbersome. With a smart phone the way to go is to use an app like K9 Mail to send/receive emails. Very easy to set-up and the only way to fly when doing email. Of course, you could just use a GMAIL address and then use the GMAIL app which is a very decent offering.
  • harley-dave wrote:
    I use a Samsung smart phone hotspot when we're on the road and it does exactly the same thing. Forces me to use browser access to send emails which works but isn't as convenient. I'll be watching to see the responses here..

    Dave


    Download the android app, K9 Mail. Install and then set-up. Set-up is straight forward. You can also use Samsung's mail app but it plaes in comparison to K9 Mail. When setting up use the other info I provided here or ask me for help and I will provide it here.
  • Bob Vaughn wrote:
    I have a Verizon Jet Pack MiFi hot spot.....I receive emails just fine but it will not let me send emails. I wonder what I am doing wrong.


    What email client are you using? If outgoing emails are a no go you need to change the your outgoing mail (SMPT) server settings. The SMPT you are using is not accepting your outgoing emails.

    If you have a Gmail email address....

    Gmail SMTP Settings for Outgoing Mail:

    To send mail through Gmail from any email program, enter the following default SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server address information:

    Gmail SMTP server address: smtp.gmail.com
    Gmail SMTP username: Your full Gmail address (e.g., example@gmail.com)
    Gmail SMTP password: Your Gmail password
    Gmail SMTP port (TLS): 587
    Gmail SMTP port (SSL): 465
    Gmail SMTP TLS/SSL required: yes

    Either TLS or SSL can be used depending on your email client.
  • I use a Samsung smart phone hotspot when we're on the road and it does exactly the same thing. Forces me to use browser access to send emails which works but isn't as convenient. I'll be watching to see the responses here..

    Dave
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Your E-mail client is configured wrong. Try using your Mail service's web interface and dump the client off your computer.. Safer that way too since the web interface scans for malware.

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