Outgoing SMTP Server problems

Hi,
I cannot send email from my wireless network, some networks are fine i.e. the apple store, my home, but my work wireless will not let me. Receiving email is fine.
I've connected using an ethernet cable and this does not help either.
I'm currently on port 25 and have checked using passwork for authentication.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.

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