XCON: WAN Drive Functionality of PC Connector and ISDN Lines (156727)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q156727 SYMPTOMS
Microsoft Knowledge Base article 140186 describes how to configure the
Microsoft Exchange MS Mail Connector (PC) MTA to have WAN drive
functionality. However the Microsoft Exchange PC Mail connector does not
completely silence the connection to the remote Postoffice (PO). A network
trace shows SMB traffic between Microsoft Exchange and the remote PO. The
MS Mail Connector service verifies that the link is alive by performing a
directory listing at the interval specified by the Check for Mail Every
option. However, with the Do not Pick Up Mail at This Postoffice option
checked, the service should only connect to the remote PO when there is
mail to send from Microsoft Exchange. This can mean problems for customers
who use ISDN lines because the line will stay active continuously.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Exchange Server
version 4.0. This problem was corrected in the latest Microsoft Exchange
Service Pack. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the
following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 4/28/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbusage KB156727 |
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