05-01-2006, 12:00 PM
Not certain I can help from my universe, but some reflections/questions on PPFY's dilemma.
Are you dialing in (using a modem) or using DSL/cable?
Modems can screw you up if the settings are wrong. "Echo" has to be set correctly, or what you type isn't echoed to your own screen. Then it's like writing a letter using lemon juice. The only way to see what you've written is to hold a flame up close to the paper. This might work for your computer, but probably not. In fact, forget I even mentioned it.
A wrong setting for echo is one possibility.
Having the modem set for half-duplex when it needs full-duplex, or visa versa, is another possibility.
I don't recall how to set these or check these. I've been in DSL-land too long. And I don't even know if you're using a modem. Just thought I'd throw out some ideas.
Are you dialing in (using a modem) or using DSL/cable?
Modems can screw you up if the settings are wrong. "Echo" has to be set correctly, or what you type isn't echoed to your own screen. Then it's like writing a letter using lemon juice. The only way to see what you've written is to hold a flame up close to the paper. This might work for your computer, but probably not. In fact, forget I even mentioned it.
A wrong setting for echo is one possibility.
Having the modem set for half-duplex when it needs full-duplex, or visa versa, is another possibility.
I don't recall how to set these or check these. I've been in DSL-land too long. And I don't even know if you're using a modem. Just thought I'd throw out some ideas.