Configure a mail relay host and notification address

Email notifications help administrators track important events and maintain appliance security. Configuring your appliance to use a relay mail server ensures that messages are sent securely.

Procedure

Step 1

Choose Administration > Configuration.

Step 2

Click Email Notification.

Step 3

In the Mail Relay Host field, enter the hostname or IP address of the mail server you want to use. Ensure the mail host you enter allows access from the appliance.

Step 4

In the Port Number field, enter the port number to use on the email server.

Typical ports include:

  • 25, when using no encryption

  • 465, when using SSLv3

  • 587, when using TLS

Step 5

Choose an Encryption Method:

  • TLS: Encrypt communications using Transport Layer Security.
  • SSLv3: Encrypt communications using Secure Socket Layers.
  • None: Allow unencrypted communication.
Note

Certificate validation is not required for encrypted communication between the appliance and mail server.

Step 6

In the From Address field, enter the valid email address you want to use as the source email address for messages sent by the appliance.

Step 7

To supply a username and password when connecting to the mail server, choose Use Authentication. Enter the username in the Username field. Enter a password in the Password field.

Step 8

To send a test email using the configured mail server, click Test Mail Server Settings.

A message appears next to the button indicating the success or failure of the test.

Step 9

Click Save.