Mac Mail?

Discussion in 'Mac Apps and Mac App Store' started by kennb, Sep 27, 2009.

Most Liked Posts
  1. kennb, Sep 27, 2009

    kennb macrumors newbie

    Joined:
    May 24, 2008
    #1
    Hi,
    I'm having some trouble with my mac at work. The problem is with receiving my email at work. At home, I have no problems whatsoever but at work I have to input some proxy details so my macbook can get internet access (Network - Advanced - Proxies). I have to put in the proxy server and a code (8080).

    Due to this (I guess) mail doesnt work. I am with 1and1, and when open mail it acts as if there is no internet or a problem with 1and1. Also, since 1and1 upgraded to webmail 2.0, I am no longer able to access my email through there website, it says something along the lines of "cannot find proxy server".

    Any help would be great!

    Kenny
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  2. rowsdower, Sep 27, 2009

    rowsdower macrumors 6502

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2009
    #2
    The proxy probably only works for accessing web sites, not for mail. This is probably intentional on the part of your company so that they can limit internet access. Does the proxy work for websites other than your webmail?
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  3. swiftaw, Sep 27, 2009

    swiftaw macrumors 603

    swiftaw

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2005
    Location:
    Omaha, NE, USA
    #3
    You need to create different Network profiles, one for home, and one for work, since work requires a proxy.

    Go to System Preferences->Network, and under where it says Locations, select Edit Locations and create a new location called "Home". Then make sure there are no proxy servers used.

    Now, when you go between work and home you just need to switch the Location.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  4. kennb, Sep 27, 2009

    kennb thread starter macrumors newbie

    Joined:
    May 24, 2008
    #4
    1and1 webmail is the only website that has the cannot find proxy error. Facebook etc are blocked by a website filter and if you navigate to these pages it comes up with the filter companies name and this website is blocked etc so it is not the same as trying to go to webmail.

    This has been a problem since before 1and1 upgraded to 2.0 btw
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  5. kennb, Sep 29, 2009

    kennb thread starter macrumors newbie

    Joined:
    May 24, 2008
    #5
    Ok, tested this locations thing out but no luck. Any other suggestions?
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page