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Dialup HyperTerminal and a networked PC?

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by vdawson

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OK, Here goes...I have a small office setup that uses DSL to connect to a router then the Net. All works fine EXCEPT one of the PC's need to use HyperTerminal to connnect to an account server, This server will only accept dial in access. I have a seperate working phone to use, I have the factory installed HCF PCI Rockwell modem installed, The PC is using a updated Win98SE O/S. I have verified the HyperTerminal settings with the outside server people, I can hook a phone up to the modem and dial the number a get the server. But when I use HyperTerminal, It says connnecting then timesout after a minute. I see no conflicts, I have even uplugged the CAT5 cable and disabled the NIC card, still no luck. I have run a modem test software Pkg. it says my modem is working, but it wont dial!!! Any help would be great I am stumped!!

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by ann777

What kind of phone line are we talking about here?

Almost all office phones are digital... and definitely all modems require analog lines.

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Sounds like a probable problem with the line itself. Call the phone company and make sure thatthe line you wish to use with the modem is analog.

by vdawson

Thanks for the help, But I finally got it to work. But you made a good point on the phone lines

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