thanks Bob, how do I telnet into the SMTP/POP3 server? what is line input mode? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Reimiller" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 1:48 AM Subject: Re: [PIC:] SMTP, POP3 ? On Wed, 21 Jan 2004 00:47:21 -0600, you wrote: >Does anyone have experience with SMTP and POP3 email protocols ? > Yes. >I'm trying to write C code for the PIC 18F452 to negotiate the connection to a server through an 802.11b wireless access point connection to the internet. I'm assuming you know that a TCP connection is required, that's the hard part. Beyond that, its just a text based conversation often done using a state machine. The best place to start is to read the RFC's. Using the RFC's you can simply telnet into the SMTP or POP server and issue commands (you might need to use line input mode, don't remember) to get a feel for how it all works. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu