I wanted to host a website and email in my own server. I have installed Microsoft Windows Small business server 2003 with SP1 in my server. After I completed the installation successfully, I completed the to do list. everything works except receiving emails from outside of my network and domain. I can send emails to anyone. It is just receiving or getting from my clients. When my clients send me email, they receive a failur notice ” Sorry, I wasn’t able to establish an SMPT connection. (#4.4.1)”.
I have my ISP given me static IP. My ISP also created MX record to forward the emails directly to my server. Is there anything I have to do in the DNS server set up and Exchnage manager on my server? How do I resolve this problem? Here is my information at my ISP:
My static IP : 216.196.236.182
My domain name is: axumsoft.com
my Mx record : mail.axumsoft.com 10
my A record is : 216.196.236.182
Here is my information on my server
My exchange server P: 192.168.16.2
Here is my connection to the internet.
1. I have a router connected directly to the internet.
2. my server connected to the router
3. a switch connected to my server.
I am very confused by DNS and MX set up.
Please I need help setting this up and running it soon. Is there any one showing me step by step?
Please help.