TinyTERM is compatible with DSL and cable modems; however, they are very different from traditional analog modems. DSL and cable modems provide a direct connection to the Internet over existing cable or phone lines. They do not have the ability to dial a phone number.

In other words, you cannot use the Modem connection type within TERM or 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.

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