DSL and Cable Modem Compatability

Question:

Is TinyTERM compatible with DSL and Cable modems?

Answer:

Yes. However, DSL and cable modems are very different from traditional analog modems and do not have the same functionality. DSL and cable modems provide a direct connection to the Internet over existing cable lines or a special type of phone line. They do not have the ability to dial a phone number using a normal analog phone line.

In other words, you cannot use the Modem connection type within TinyTERM to dial a DSL or cable modem. You can only use the connection types that run over TCP/IP, such as SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin. If your connection requires that you dial a phone number to connect to your server, then you must have a traditional analog modem installed on your computer in addition to your DSL or cable modem.