OL2002: POP3 Server Port Numbers Are Limited to Four Digits (299841)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2002
This article was previously published under Q299841

SYMPTOMS

When you configure the Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) e-mail service, you can reconfigure the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) port numbers on the Advanced tab, but you are limited to a four digit number.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use TCP/IP port numbers that have only four digits.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kbbug KB299841
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