Mobile Applications Lesson 008: Mobile Email Configuration Part 1

Why is it important as a technician to understand how to configure email on a smartphone or tablet?

It is essential for staying connected on the go.

What are the methods of using email on a mobile device?

Through a web client or through a dedicated email service on the device, like an email app.

What is the preferred method of accessing email on a mobile device?

Through use of a dedicated email service.

What does someone need to understand in order to configure the email client on a given device?

Email server settings.

What are the three main methods of configuring email?

POP3, IMAP, and SMTP.

What does POP3 stand for?

Post Office Protocol 3.

What does IMAP stand for?

Internet Message Access Protocol.

What does SMTP stand for?

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.

What default port/s does POP3 use?

Port 110.

What default port/s does IMAP use?

Port 143.

What default port/s does SMTP use?

Port 25.

When an email is sent using the POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols, what doesn’t take place?

Encryption.

What is best practice regarding mobile email configuration concerning encryption?

To configure SSL or TLS when connecting to the email servers.

What default port/s does encrypted POP3 use?

Port 995.

What default port/s does encrypted IMAP use?

Port 993.

What default port/s does encrypted SMTP use?

Port 465.