Server Time-Out Error Message When You Try to Connect to Your AT&T WorldNet E-Mail Server (813516)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Outlook 2000
- Microsoft Outlook Express 6 for Windows
- Microsoft Outlook Express 5 for Windows
SYMPTOMSWhen you try to connect to your AT&T WorldNet e-mail
server, you may receive a server time-out error, and you may not be able to
connect to either of the following WorldNet e-mail servers:
- Incoming mail (POP3) server:
postoffice.worldnet.att.net
- Outgoing mail (SMTP) server:
mailhost.worldnet.att.net
CAUSEThis issue occurs because the e-mail servers that are listed
in the "Symptoms" section are only used when you connect to AT&T Worldnet
e-mail servers through an AT&T Worldnet connection.RESOLUTIONTo resolve this issue, view the AT&T WorldNet User's
Reference Desk. You Are Using Outlook Express 5 or Outlook 2000 with an AT&T WorldNet Connection Microsoft
provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support.
This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not
guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
You Are Using Outlook Express 5, Outlook Express 6, or Outlook 2000 with an AT&T WorldNet Connection or a Non-AT&T WorldNet Connection (Third-Party ISP) The
third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by
companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty,
implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these
products.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/9/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB813516 |
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