How can I use Telnet with DSL?

Question

I have DSL at home, which I use with a wireless router. My ISP is an independent, local DSL company - not one of the phone companies.

I'd like to connect to our computer at work, and our programmer told me I'll have to use Telnet, due to our firewall. In other words, I can't just type the IP address. I have to use the phone number.

I tried plugging my laptop into the phone jack with a phone cord, but HyperTerminal couldn't get a dial tone. The phone itself works just fine from that jack. What am I doing wrong?

Edited to add that I'm trying to connect from home.

My computer has an AC97 SoftV92 Data Fax Modem.

OK, I queried my modem. What should I look for in the commands and responses?

Answer 1

telnet is a major security hole. that's why your net admin wants you to use telnet via com port vs telnet via IP, it's more secure dialing in over a modem but your connection rate would be no more than 53.3Kbps if he is using an ISDN modem for RAS

if you tell me what type of modem is in your PC I can tell you the modem commands to check to see if your modem is functioning in HyperTerminal..

Edit:

Ok..first we will check to see if your modem is working properly. go to Control Panel and open up the Phone/Modem applet.

go to modems and select the 56K modem. then select Properties > Diagnostics > Query Modem

Answer 2

Make sure the modem in your computer is working properly.

Answer 3

Why if they give you permission wouldn't you want to use the company's ISP rather than yours......your going to be on the internet..what difference does it make?