topic Re: Why can't I... in Electronics

Why can't I...

just4me — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 21:24:34 GMT

...use the "mail" icon on my iPad ? am on vacation and the hotel router uses Comcast.

Re: Why can't I...

dooBdoo — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 08:40:27 GMT

just4me, Though it would help to know a bit more of the details, such as what happens when you try to use it, and whether your mail works if you access it through Safari on the iPad, one thing that can help is to go into the iPad settings and re-enter your email password (or delete the mail account and then add it back).

By now, I hope it's working for you. If not, check back and someone here will lend a helping hand. Have a great vacation!

Re: Why can't I...

glb613 — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 13:09:01 GMT

Chances are, if you use the mail icon, it's trying to send using your cable company's server. That won't work on a different network. Go to your cable company's website and use the web based e-mail while traveling.

Re: Why can't I...

Iambeezer — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:39:46 GMT

On 2/1/2014 glb613 said:
Chances are, if you use the mail icon, it's trying to send using your cable company's server. That won't work on a different network. Go to your cable company's website and use the web based e-mail while traveling.

Uhhh... maybe in 1998 but not now. If that was the case then email on cellular phones wouldn't work. My guess? USER ERROR. SMTP and POP work regardless of what network you are on.