Hi Michael, You wrote: > I have a Linux server setup with a hybrid cable modem (down cable/up > phone line)using ip masqurading. Works great. > > The puzzle is that whenever I telnet to the server from my computer, the > modem connects to the ISP. If the modem doesn't connect right away, the > telnet session will delay starting.
What type of machine is running the telnet client? My win95 machine starts to dial my modem everytime I telnet to my linux system. I'd be curious to know if you have that problem with a windows telnet client or another linux system. --David
