Totally Cannot Get Email to Work

I established an account: (exxample) Account type: POP; Description: grandma; Email Address: [email protected]; Full Name: Best Grandma; Incoming Mail Server: pop,tds.net; User Name [email protected]; Password: xxxxxxxxxx; Outgoing mail Server (SMTP): smtp.tds.net. Use only this server is checked.
The internet works fine.
I note that in the Network Preferences of Tiger it's set on TCP/IP and Configure Iv4 is set using PPP. In Panther it's set on TCP/IP Configure IPv4 Using DHCP without the choice PPP. Does this have to do with email? the internet?
I would appreciate any help I get get. Thanks.

Hi
Point to Point Protocol (PPP) is used as the connection protocol if you want to establish a connection to the internet using the built in modem (if you have one) and your phone line. Essentially you direct your computer's modem to 'dial' the phone number given to you by your ISP and yes you can hear it dialing.
Nowadays for broadband connections - for most people - this is not necessary. No phone number needs to be dialed. If your access to the internet is via Router wired or wireless then set the built-in ethernet or airport to acquire its TCP/IP address using DHCP.
However you are on the internet as you say so you should be picking up e-mail? What error messages (if any) do you get? Can you send and not receive or receive and not send? Is it possible your mail is actually working and there is no mail for you?
Perhaps the problem lies with your Mail Client Software? Whilst you troubleshoot that you should be able to send and receive mail using the web client software provided by your ISP/Mail Provider. Most providers offer this service in addition to the standard POP account most people are aware of. How do you access webmail? Access your ISP's website and they should have a placeholder allowing you to log in using your mail user ID and/or address and password. Once there you should have the ability to send and receive.
Tony

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